EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
E.Coli in mussels
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8883
Summary
Mussels from Spain have been found to contain high levels of pathogenic E. coli bacteria in France and Malaysia, posing a serious health risk. The contamination levels detected are 33 npp/1g and 49npp/1g MPN/1g, exceeding safe limits.
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
mussels
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- e.coli - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 330 npp/100g and 490npp/100g MPN/100g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France, Malaysia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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