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🍎 Food ES May 29, 2026

cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos in organic ashwagandha root

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
Spain
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in ES.
📈 Timeline
1 days active so far
May 30, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? Organic ashwagandha root is a plant used in food or supplements. It may have small amounts of two pesticides called cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos.

What's happening? Spain found these pesticides in ashwagandha from India. They are not allowed in organic products.

Does this affect me? If you bought organic ashwagandha root in Spain, it might have these pesticides.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Spain

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 hour ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4756

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What is this product recall alert about?
cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos in organic ashwagandha root. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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