First published Oct 26, 2026, 11:36:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:36:15 PM UTC

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

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

An alert reports unauthorized chlorpyrifos and azorubine in sumac from Lebanon. The Netherlands is identified as an affected distribution country, with distribution to other member countries.

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Affected location: Netherlands

Illustrative image: The UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon , Dokter Van der Stamstraat , Leidschendam, Netherlands. — Vincent van Zeijst/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 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 — NetherlandsSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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