Linseed — recall

Food · European Union · 2026-06-08

Linseed has elevated levels of hydrocyanic acid

Country	European Union
Category	Food
Published	2026-06-08
Product type	nuts, nut products and seeds
Reason	Elevated Level of Hydrocyanic Acid (228+/- 50mg/kg) in Linseed — cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants}
Affected area	Austria * Belgium * Croatia * Estonia * Finland * France * Germany * Greece * Italy * Malta * Netherlands * Poland * Portugal * Romania * Spain *** Sweden
Recall number	2026.5020
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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