EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fish and fish products
Listeria monocytogenes was detected in 25 g samples (2 out of 5) of cold-smoked whole capelin
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8335
Summary
The cold-smoked whole capelin from Lithuania has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes in two out of five samples tested. This poses a serious health risk and the product is distributed only in Latvia and Lithuania.
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
cold-smoked whole capelin
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Listeria monocytogenes - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected (2 from 5 units) /25g (max. permitted: Not approved null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Latvia, Lithuania
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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