Cadmium Exceedance in Garlic from China
Summary
A RASFF notification was filed on 21 April 2026 by the Netherlands regarding cadmium exceedance in garlic from China. The analytical result was 0.092 mg/kg, nearly double the EU maximum level of 0.050 mg/kg. No distribution from the notifying country was reported. For importers, processors, and distributors in the garlic supply chain, this alert signals that Chinese garlic products may face increased scrutiny for heavy metal contamination. The Netherlands has notified the consignor; supply chain operators should monitor for potential enforcement actions or border rejections in other EU member states.
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What changed
A RASFF notification was filed by the Netherlands on 21 April 2026 regarding cadmium (heavy metals) exceedance in garlic originating from China. The analytical result of 0.092 mg/kg exceeded the EU maximum level of 0.050 mg/kg by approximately 84%. The notifying country reported no distribution of the affected product.
Supply chain operators involved in the import, processing, or distribution of garlic from China should be aware that this notification may trigger increased border controls or rejections across EU member states. The action taken by the Netherlands was limited to informing the consignor, with no distribution reported that would require broader recall actions.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Informing consignor | Garlic | None |
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No follow-ups for this notification.
Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Garlic | No distribution from notifying country |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 APR 2026 | Cadmium - heavy metals | Heavy metals | 0,092 mg/kg - ppm | 0,050 mg/kg - ppm |
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