Unauthorised Substance Chlorpyrifos And The Unauthorised Colouring Azorubine (e122) In Sumac From Lebanon

Sumac Recall Summary Sumac imported from Lebanon to Germany contains chlorpyrifos, an unauthorised pesticide, and azorubine (E122), an unauthorised food coloring. These substances are not permitted in food sold in the European Union. The recall affects sumac products distributed in Germany.

Product
Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos and the unauthorised colouring azorubine (E122) in sumac from Lebanon. Category: herbs and spices. Origin: Lebanon
Reason
Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos and the unauthorised colouring azorubine (E122) in sumac from Lebanon
Classification
Class I
Category
food recall
Country
European Union
Agency
RASFF
Recall date
2026-10-26
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
DE
Distribution
Germany

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f234a905-c4d6-478b-938c-b860c03eec5f