EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Crustaceans and products thereof
Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked crab
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8772
Summary
A cooked crab product has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially hazardous bacteria. The level detected was above what is considered safe for consumption. The product is being distributed outside the EU and is no longer on sale in
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
Cooked crab
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Listeria monocytogenes - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected /25g (max. permitted: Not detected /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
United Kingdom (northern Ireland)
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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