First published Oct 26, 2026, 11:34:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:34:15 PM UTC

Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos and the unauthorised colouring azorubine (E122) in sumac from Lebanon — Poland

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A potentially serious food alert reports unauthorised chlorpyrifos and azorubine (E122) in sumac from Lebanon, with Poland identified as an affected distribution country and distribution to other member countries.

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Affected location: Poland

Illustrative image: Staghorn Sumac ( Rhus typhina ) in Marki , Poland — Crusier/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

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EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos and the unauthorised colouring azorubine (E122) in sumac from Lebanon — PolandSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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