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Hot paprika powder — recall

Food · European Union · 2026-06-08

Hot paprika powder with unauthorized Thiamethoxam and Clothianidin pesticide residues

Country	European Union
Category	Food
Published	2026-06-08
Product type	herbs and spices
Reason	Unauthorized pesticide residues Thiamethoxam (0,079 ± 0,040 mg/kg) and Clothianidin (0,19 ± 0,10 mg/kg =0,09) in Hot paprika powder from China — clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
Affected area	Romania
Recall number	2026.5021
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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