EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Clostridium botulinum in blanched sliced almonds from Italy, raw material from the USA
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9217
Summary
There is a safety alert about blanched sliced almonds from Italy that may contain a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. The presence of these bacteria can cause serious illness. The affected product has been distributed to several European countries including the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Thick sliced almonds, 1.2 mm
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Clostridium botulinum type A - pathogenic micro-organisms
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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