Kiwi — recall

Food · European Union · 2026-05-19

Kiwi contains unauthorized spirodiclofen pesticide residues.

Country	European Union
Category	Food
Published	2026-05-19
Product type	fruits and vegetables
Reason	Spirodiclofen on kiwi from Chili — spirodiclofen unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Affected area	Austria * Germany * Ireland * Latvia * Netherlands * Nigeria * Switzerland * United Kingdom * United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Recall number	2026.4388
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Retailers/importers typically pull and return stock; similar products may face tighter border checks.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	EC 178/2002 (RASFF), contaminant/additive limits · Full guide →

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