Nickel in Asparagus from Spain, Belgium Notification
Summary
Belgium's food safety authority issued a RASFF notification after detecting nickel contamination in asparagus imported from Spain. Analytical results showed nickel levels of 0.71 mg/kg on April 1, 2026 and 1.0 mg/kg on April 13, 2026—both exceeding the 0.4 mg/kg maximum limit. The Belgian authority ordered withdrawal of the product from the market; no distribution was reported from Belgium.
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Belgium issued a RASFF notification regarding nickel contamination in asparagus from Spain. Two samples collected on April 1 and April 13, 2026 showed nickel levels of 0.71 mg/kg and 1.0 mg/kg respectively, exceeding the 0.4 mg/kg maximum. Belgium ordered withdrawal of the product from the market.
This notification affects importers, distributors, and retailers handling Spanish asparagus within the EU. Food business operators should verify that produce from Spain complies with heavy metal maximum levels. Member States may conduct their own investigations based on this RASFF alert.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Withdrawal from the market | Asparagus | None |
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No follow-ups for this notification.
Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Asparagus | No distribution from notifying country |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 APR 2026 | Nickel - heavy metals | Heavy metals | 0,71 mg/kg - ppm | 0,4 mg/kg - ppm |
| 13 APR 2026 | Nickel - heavy metals | Heavy metals | 1,0 mg/kg - ppm | 0,4 mg/kg - ppm |
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