EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
High levels of DSP (okadaic acid and dinophysistoxins) in coquinas (donax trunculus) from Portugal
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.3321
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Spain concerning Coquina (Donax Trunculus) (bivalve molluscs and products thereof), originating from Portugal. 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
Coquina (Donax Trunculus)
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins - natural toxins (other) — result: 275 ± 58 μg de equivalentes de AO/kg (max. permitted: 160 null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Surveillance programme / monitoring sample
Distributed to
Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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