Plastic Found in Organic Apricots from Uzbekistan
Summary
A RASFF notification has been issued regarding organic apricot pieces from Uzbekistan found to contain plastic contamination. Dutch authorities have taken action by informing the consignor and recipients, and have arranged for the return of the affected product which was distributed to other EU member countries. A follow-up with additional information was provided on 24 April 2026.
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What changed
A RASFF notification has been issued by Dutch authorities regarding plastic contamination found in organic apricot pieces originating from Uzbekistan. The affected product was distributed to other EU member countries. Dutch authorities have informed both the consignor and recipients, and have arranged for the return of the contaminated product.
Food importers and distributors handling organic apricot products from Uzbekistan should verify their supply chains and ensure they have received any relevant notifications. Companies in the supply chain should review their sourcing and supplier verification procedures to identify potential sources of plastic contamination in dried fruit products.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Informing consignor | Organic apricot pieces | None |
| Netherlands | Informing recipient(s) | Organic apricot pieces | None |
| Netherlands | Return to consignor | Organic apricot pieces | None |
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Follow-ups
| Fup # | Date | Organisation | Type | Summary | Flagged Organisations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fup1 | 24 APR 2026 | Netherlands + | Additional information | No summary |
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Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Organic apricot pieces | Distribution to other member countries | None |
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