Aflatoxin B1 Exceeds EU Limit in Peanuts from Argentina
Summary
The Netherlands RASFF competent authority reported that peanuts imported from Argentina tested positive for Aflatoxin B1 at levels of 29 µg/kg and 23 µg/kg, significantly exceeding the EU maximum limit of 2.0 µg/kg. Total aflatoxin levels of 36 µg/kg and 28 µg/kg also surpassed the 4 µg/kg limit. The affected product was subject to return to consignor and was not distributed to other EU member countries. Additional follow-up information was provided by the European Commission on 24 April 2026.
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The RASFF notification documents the detection of Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Argentina during sampling on 9 April 2026. Four test results showed contamination ranging from 23–29 µg/kg for Aflatoxin B1 and 28–36 µg/kg for total aflatoxins, all substantially exceeding EU maximum limits. The Netherlands competent authority ordered return to consignor as the corrective measure.
Food importers and peanut product manufacturers should be aware that this notification signals heightened scrutiny of aflatoxin levels in peanut imports from Argentina. Suppliers of nuts and nut products intended for EU markets should ensure mycotoxin testing protocols are sufficient to detect and document compliance with EU limits before shipment.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Return to consignor | Peanuts | None |
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Follow-ups
| Fup # | Date | Organisation | Type | Summary | Flagged Organisations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fup1 | 24 APR 2026 | European Commission + | Additional information | No summary |
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Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, nut products and seeds | Peanuts | No distribution to other member countries |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 APR 2026 | Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins | Mycotoxins | 29 µg/kg - ppb | 2,0 µg/kg - ppb |
| 9 APR 2026 | Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins | Mycotoxins | 23 µg/kg - ppb | 2 µg/kg - ppb |
| 9 APR 2026 | Aflatoxin total - mycotoxins | Mycotoxins | 36 µg/kg - ppb | 4 µg/kg - ppb |
| 9 APR 2026 | Aflatoxin total - mycotoxins | Mycotoxins | 28 µg/kg - ppb | 4 µg/kg - ppb |
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