Mold in Dried Figs from Turkey, Poland Notified
Summary
Poland notified the EU RASFF system on April 22, 2026 of mold contamination (non-pathogenic micro-organisms) detected in dried figs (Figi suszone) originating from Turkey. The affected product was sampled on April 2, 2026 and the notifying country took action to withdraw the product from the market, with distribution restricted to Poland only. Two follow-up entries document investigation outcomes from WSSE w Warszawie I and PSSE Poznań.
“Microbiological contamination - non-pathogenic micro-organisms”
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Poland issued a food safety alert to the EU RASFF system regarding dried figs (Figi suszone) from Turkey contaminated with non-pathogenic micro-organisms. The product was sampled on April 2, 2026 and Poland subsequently withdrew it from the market, restricting distribution to the notifying country only.
Importers and distributors of dried figs from Turkey should verify the source and handling conditions of their products, particularly regarding mold contamination. Food business operators in Poland handling dried fruits should confirm they are not holding affected product and review their supplier control procedures for dried figs from Turkey.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | Withdrawal from the market | Figi suszone | None |
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Follow-ups
| Fup # | Date | Organisation | Type | Summary | Flagged Organisations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fup1 | 22 APR 2026 | WSSE w Warszawie I | Outcome of investigations | No summary | |
| fup2 | 22 APR 2026 | PSSE Poznań [] | Accompanying documents | No summary |
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Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Figi suszone | Distribution restricted to notifying country |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 APR 2026 | Microbiological contamination - non-pathogenic micro-organisms | Non-pathogenic micro-organisms | n/a | brak null |
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