EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Animal by-products
high count of Enterobacteriaceae (520 CFU/g) in fishmeal from Peru
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9106
Summary
Fishmeal from Peru contains a high count of Enterobacteriaceae at 52 CFU/g, exceeding the maximum allowed level of 3 CFU/g. This product is restricted to distribution within Spain, where it was initially released through border control measures despite the risk posed by the elevated microbial content.
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
fishmeal
- Category
- Animal by-products
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Enterobacteriaceae - non-pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 520 CFU/g (max. permitted: 300 CFU/g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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