EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fish and fish products
Mercury in swordfish (Xiphias Gladius) from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8549
Summary
Alert notification notified by Italy concerning Swordfish steak (Xiphias Gladius) (fish and fish products), originating from Spain. Hazard: heavy metals.
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
Swordfish steak (Xiphias Gladius)
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mercury - heavy metals — result: 1,6 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 1,0 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Italy, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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