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🍎 Food PL January 12, 2026

finding of exceeding the MRL for pesticide residues: Aclonifen (0.045 ± 0.023 mg/kg) and Oxifluorfen (0.023 ± 0.012 mg/kg) in kale, country of origin Spain

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
aclonifen - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some kale from Spain has small amounts of two farming chemicals called Aclonifen and Oxifluorfen.

What's happening? Poland found these chemicals above the safe limit in kale. The risk is now considered low.

Does this affect me? If you bought kale from Spain recently, check where it came from.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns about the kale.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: aclonifen - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Poland

First published
January 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.0203

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What is this product recall alert about?
finding of exceeding the MRL for pesticide residues: Aclonifen (0.045 ± 0.023 mg/kg) and Oxifluorfen (0.023 ± 0.012 mg/kg) in kale, country of origin Spain. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: aclonifen - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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