EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Pesticides residues in fresh hot peppers from Republic of North Macedonica
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8530
Summary
Fresh hot peppers from the Republic of North Macedonica contain high levels of pesticide residues, specifically azinphos-methyl and dodine. The levels exceed safe limits, posing a serious health risk if consumed. The consignment was detained at the border in Croatia.
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Product
Peppers
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- azinphos-methyl - pesticide residues — result: 1,8 mg/kg - ppm
- dodine - pesticide residues — result: 0,29 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Croatia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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