EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Excessive levels of lipophilic toxins in bivalve molluscs
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4447
Summary
Alert notification notified by France concerning Almonds, clams and mussels (bivalve molluscs and products thereof), originating from France. Hazard: natural toxins (other).
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
Almonds, clams and mussels
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - natural toxins (other) — result: 375 µg
- Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - natural toxins (other) — result: 373 µg
- Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - natural toxins (other) — result: 1 556 μg
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Surveillance programme / monitoring sample
Distributed to
Belgium, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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