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EU alert: imazalil in pineapple from Costa Rica

RASFF 2026.8361: pineapple consignment from Costa Rica contained 0,026 mg/kg imazalil against a maximum of 0,01 mg/kg. Distributed to Croatia among other countries.

Published Source: EU RASFF Issued by: Italija (RASFF)
Why it was recalled imazalil 0.026 mg/kg, above the 0.01 mg/kg limit
What to do Do not consume pineapple from this consignment if it is still on the market; check the product details with the retailer or via the national consumer information pages.

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Ananassi (pineapple) 1680 CASSE, 20960 kg, chilled

The European Commission validated RASFF notification 2026.8361 on 21 September 2026 concerning pesticide residues in pineapple ("ananassi") originating from Costa Rica. The consignment consists of 1680 cases weighing 20,960 kg, stored chilled.

Border control sampling on 4 September 2026 found 0.026 mg/kg of imazalil, against a maximum permitted level of 0.01 mg/kg. The notification is classified as an information notification for follow-up, with a potential risk.

The consignment was distributed to Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy, Luxembourg, Serbia and Slovenia; the notification is for the attention of Croatia. It was notified by Italy, with measures taken in Italy and Luxembourg (informing authorities and recipients).

Consumers and retailers can check product details via the national consumer information links provided with the notice.

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

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