EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Escherichia coli in mussels
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8885
Summary
Mussels from Northern Ireland have been found to contain high levels of a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli, which can cause illness. The level of contamination is higher than the allowed maximum.
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
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 1.6X10^5 MPN/100g (max. permitted: 4.6X10^3 MPN/100g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control in non-member country
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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