Occurred Oct 22, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 23, 2026, 12:18:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 12:18:15 AM UTC

Chlorpyrifos in organic chocolate from Belgium — Czechia

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A notification reports unauthorised chlorpyrifos in organic chocolate from Belgium distributed in Czechia, with distribution to other member countries also indicated. The risk decision is described as potentially serious, and the notification is classified for follow-up.

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Affected location: Czechia

Illustrative image: Vegan chocolate stout cupcake topped with organic cream cheese buttercream — Kristin Ausk/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The notification identifies a potentially serious pesticide-residue concern involving chocolate distributed in Czechia and other member countries.

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