EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Fish and fish products
Listeria monocytogenes was detected in 25 g samples (5 out of 5) of frozen skinless salmon fillet pieces.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9350
Summary
An official EU alert reports that Listeria monocytogenes was found in all five 25 g samples of frozen skinless salmon fillet pieces tested. The product, originating from Norway and intended for distribution in Denmark and Latvia, has not yet been placed on the market and is classified as a potentially serious health risk. The alert was issued by Latvian authorities following official market control.
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
frozen skinless salmon fillet pieces.
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Listeria monocytogenes - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected (5 from 5 units) /25g (max. permitted: Not approved null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Denmark, Latvia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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