EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Herbs and spices
E.coli detected in Sweet Basil from Thailand
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9137
Summary
Some sweet basil from Thailand has been contaminated with E. coli, a type of bacteria that can cause illness. The level of contamination is 2350 CFU/g, which is considered potentially serious. The contaminated product was not distributed to other countries in the EU.
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
Sweet basil
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli - potentially pathogenic - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 2350 CFU/g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Norway
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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