Table 13.
Highest 15 mean LB and UB occurrence levels in decreasing order for OTA among food groups with at least six samples (see Annex for additional food items)
| FoodEx level2 | FoodEx Level3 | No of samples | % LC | Mean LB (μg/kg) | Mean UB (μg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary supplements | Plant extract formula | 19 | 42 | 35.62 | 35.79 |
| Fruiting vegetables | Chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) | 49 | 27 | 10.57 | 10.88 |
| Confectionery (non‐chocolate) | Liquorice candies | 112 | 66 | 9.47 | 10.30 |
| Spices | Paprika powder | 2,670 | 15 | 8.92 | 9.07 |
| Flavourings or essences | Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) | 146 | 62 | 6.27 | 7.13 |
| Spices | Chilli powder | 450 | 24 | 5.65 | 5.89 |
| Spices | Allspice (Pimenta dioica) | 25 | 76 | 5.49 | 6.08 |
| Spices | Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens) | 226 | 24 | 4.34 | 4.72 |
| Bulb vegetables | Garlic, bulb (Allium sativum) | 19 | 74 | 3.70 | 5.28 |
| Dried fruits | Dried figs (Ficus carica) | 1,936 | 75 | 3.63 | 4.12 |
| Preserved meat | Ham, pork | 54 | 46 | 3.03 | 3.09 |
| Spices | Nutmeg (Myristica fragans) | 1,069 | 54 | 2.95 | 3.71 |
| Herb and spice mixtures | Curry powder | 299 | 42 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Herb and spice mixtures | Mixed herbs | 56 | 73 | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Cheese | Cheese (type not specified)(a) | 15 | 73 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
LC: left censored; LB: lower bound; UB: upper bound;
Occurrence levels of five samples of Grana Padano cheese are not included here, but considered in the exposure assessment (Annex, Tables 2 and 3).