EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
E. coli VTEC in herbs from France, via Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5122
Summary
Alert notification notified by Austria concerning Kräuter // herbs (herbs and spices), originating from France. 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
Kräuter // herbs
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli verotoxin producing - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Austria
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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