MOAH Contamination in Crackers from Philippines Triggers Multi-Country EU Withdrawal
Summary
EU RASFF alert for mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) contamination detected in crackers from the Philippines at 5.0 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum limit of <1 mg/kg. Sampling occurred on 13 March 2026. Multiple member states took coordinated action: Netherlands informed the consignor and recipients and withdrew product; Luxembourg issued a public press release warning; and Ireland ordered withdrawal from the market. The product was distributed to other EU member countries.
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What changed
The RASFF notification documents detection of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), classified as environmental pollutants, in crackers originating from the Philippines. Analytical results showed contamination at 5.0 mg/kg against a maximum limit of <1 mg/kg, representing a fivefold exceedance. Member states Netherlands and Ireland ordered physical withdrawal from recipients and the market respectively, while Luxembourg issued a public warning to consumers via press release.\n\nFood importers, distributors, and retailers should verify whether crackers from the Philippines are in their supply chains and take immediate withdrawal action. The MOAH contamination level significantly exceeds regulatory limits, creating compliance exposure for any parties who placed contaminated product on the EU market. National food safety authorities in receiving member countries may conduct additional sampling to confirm no further distribution has occurred.
What to do next
- Quarantine and withdraw crackers from Philippines matching affected lots
- Inform downstream recipients in supply chain of MOAH contamination
- Luxembourg public warning press release issued for consumer awareness
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Apr 25, 2026GovPing captured this document from the original source. If the source has since changed or been removed, this is the text as it existed at that time.
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Symptoms / Illness
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Informing consignor | Crackers | None |
| Netherlands | Informing authorities | Crackers | None |
| Netherlands | Withdrawal from recipient(s) | Crackers | None |
| Netherlands | Informing recipient(s) | Crackers | None |
| Luxembourg | Public warning - press release | Crackers | copy to clipboard |
| Ireland | Withdrawal from the market | Crackers | None |
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Follow-ups
| Fup # | Date | Organisation | Type | Summary | Flagged Organisations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fup1 | 24 APR 2026 | Luxembourg IM | Outcome of investigations and measures taken | No summary | |
| fup2 | 24 APR 2026 | Ireland M | Measures taken | No summary |
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Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals and bakery products | Crackers | Distribution to other member countries |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 MAR 2026 | Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - environmental pollutants | Environmental pollutants | 5,0 mg/kg - ppm | <1 mg/kg - ppm |
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