Unauthorised Pesticide Anthraquinone In Pepper From Madagascar, Via Spain
Summary Pepper imported from Madagascar through Spain and distributed in Austria has been found to contain anthraquinone, a pesticide not approved for use on pepper. The affected products are being recalled because of this unauthorized pesticide residue. This is classified as a Class III recall, the lowest severity level.
- Product
- Unauthorised pesticide anthraquinone in pepper from Madagascar, via Spain. Category: herbs and spices. Origin: Madagascar
- Reason
- Unauthorised pesticide anthraquinone in pepper from Madagascar, via Spain
- Classification
- Class III
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- RASFF
- Recall date
- 2026-06-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- AT
- Distribution
- Austria
Official recall notice from RASFF
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1c772b80-37e4-4a37-87bc-c21e414b2cf4