EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
Mercury in thawed swordfish fillets, flavored
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8619
Summary
Flavored thawed swordfish fillets sold in Italy contain mercury levels that exceed the legal limit, with a detected concentration of 2.2 mg/kg compared to the permitted maximum of 1 mg/kg. The product originates from Spain and no distribution has occurred within the notifying country.
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
Mercurio in filoni di pesce spada decongelato aromatizzato////Mercury in thawed swordfish fillets, flavored
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mercury - heavy metals — result: 2.2 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 1 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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