EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
High content of mercury in swordfish fillet from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8759
Summary
A Spanish thawed swordfish loin contains high levels of mercury, exceeding the allowed limit. The product has been detected through official checks and is no longer being distributed. It was imported from Spain and notified to the EU by Italy.
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
FILONE DI SPADA DECONGELATO/Thawed swordfish loin
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mercury - heavy metals — result: 2,6 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 1 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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