EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fish and fish products
Listeria detected in fresch gutted salmon
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8064
Summary
The European Union has issued a safety alert due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in fresh whole gutted salmon from Norway. This type of bacteria can cause food poisoning. The product is no longer being sold on the market, following a company check.
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
fresh whole gutted salmon with head
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Listeria monocytogenes - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected /25g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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