EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Fish and fish products
Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9138
Summary
Smoked salmon from Ireland was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The product is distributed only to non-EU countries, with the UK (Northern Ireland) being the specific location of sale.
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
Smoked Salmon
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
United Kingdom (northern Ireland)
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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