EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Detection of salmonella in mussel from Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9249
Summary
Salmonella was detected in mussels from the Netherlands, exceeding the permissible limit of not detected. The product, distributed in France, is no longer on the market following the notification based on the company's own checks. The hazard poses a serious risk due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms.
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
Mussel
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected /25g (max. permitted: Not detected /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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