EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Crustaceans and products thereof
Detection of Vibrio vulnificus in frozen raw wild-caught prawns
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4028
Summary
Alert notification notified by France concerning frozen raw wild-caught prawns (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from India. Hazard: 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
frozen raw wild-caught prawns
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Vibrio vulnificus - pathogenic micro-organisms
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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