EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Animal by-products
Enterobacteriaceae in fishmeal from the United Kingdom
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0010
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Belgium concerning Processed Animal Proteins (fishmeal) (animal by-products), originating from United Kingdom. Hazard: non-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
Processed Animal Proteins (fishmeal)
- Category
- Animal by-products
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Enterobacteriaceae - too high count - non-pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 240 cfu/g; 170 cfu/g; 30 cfu/g; 10 cfu/g; <10 cfu/g CFU/g (max. permitted: m=10; M=300 CFU/g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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