EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Listeria monocytogenes in hot smoked bacon roll from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8855
Summary
The European Union has issued a safety alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some hot smoked bacon rolls from Poland. The bacteria were found in one out of five samples tested, posing a serious risk to human health. The product is no longer on the market.
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
Hot smoked bacon roll
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Listeria monocytogenes - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Present in 1 out of 5 samples /25g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Lithuania
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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