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Food Safety Alert: Contaminants Detected in Raisins
On November 21, 2025, a food safety incident was reported involving a variety of raisins originating from Türkiye. The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF) has identified the presence of acetamiprid, a pesticide, in these raisins. This detection falls under the category of contaminants, raising significant concerns regarding food safety.
Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide commonly used in agriculture to control pests. Its presence in food products, particularly dried fruits like raisins, poses potential health risks to consumers. Pesticide residues can lead to adverse health effects, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Consumers are advised to exercise caution and avoid consuming the affected variety of raisins until further information is available. Retailers and distributors are urged to remove these products from shelves and ensure that proper safety measures are implemented to prevent contaminated goods from reaching consumers.
This incident highlights the importance of rigorous monitoring and control measures in the food supply chain to ensure that food products are safe for consumption. Ongoing vigilance is essential to protect public health and maintain consumer confidence in food safety.
- Incident: Acetamiprid has been detected in Variety Of Raisins.
- Date: 2025-11-21
- Product: Variety Of Raisins
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- Origin of issue: Türkiye
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- Incident Category: Control
- Hazard Category: Contaminants
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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