First published 10/8/2026, 12:11:15 AM · Last updated 10/8/2026, 12:11:15 AM

Mycotoxins in biscuit with fig filling from Bosnia and Herzegovina — Croatia

A border-rejection notification reports mycotoxins, including aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A, in a fig-filled biscuit originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatia is listed as the affected distribution country, with the product permitted to travel there under customs seals.

Illustrative image: a picture of paprenjak, the Croatian peppery biscuit — Julia Underwood/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Why it matters

The notification flags a potentially serious food-safety concern involving a confectionery product designated for Croatia.

Location

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceMycotoxins in biscuit with fig filling from Bosnia and Herzegovina — CroatiaSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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