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EU alert: aflatoxins in peanut paste from the Netherlands

RASFF 2026.4320: peanut paste from the Netherlands contains elevated aflatoxin B1 (15 µg/kg) and total aflatoxins (21 µg/kg); the consignment was distributed to Croatia.

Published Source: EU RASFF Issued by: Nizozemska (RASFF)
Why it was recalled aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin above the maximum
What to do Consumers should not use this peanut paste; return the product to the shop or contact the relevant authorities for more information.

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Peanut paste 230 kg

The European Commission validated RASFF notification 2026.4320 on 18 May 2026 concerning peanut paste originating from the Netherlands. It is classified as an alert notification with a serious risk decision, based on the company's own check.

Sampling on 6 May 2026 found 15 µg/kg of aflatoxin B1 (maximum permitted 2.0 µg/kg) and 21 µg/kg of total aflatoxins (maximum permitted 4.0 µg/kg). These are mycotoxins that pose a health risk.

The 230 kg consignment was distributed to Croatia, where a company is involved; Croatia is responsible for follow-up. In the Netherlands, the measure taken is use in animal feed. Further information is available from the NVWA and HAPIH websites.

Data source Europska komisija – RASFF (sustav brzog uzbunjivanja za hranu i hranu za životinje) (EU RASFF) Original notice

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