EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
Detection of listeria monocytogenes in smoked cod
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9254
Summary
Danish authorities have detected Listeria monocytogenes in smoked cod, posing a serious health risk. The affected product has been distributed to several European countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.
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
Smoked cod
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Listeria monocytogenes - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: <10 CFU/g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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