EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
Mercury levels exceeding legal limits in frozen swordfish from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8951
Summary
Frozen swordfish products sold in Italy may contain high levels of mercury, a heavy metal that can be harmful to human health. The levels of mercury found in these products exceed EU safety limits. These products are no longer being distributed from the country where they were originally produced.
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
FILONE DI SPADA ML CON PELLE CON OSSO CONGELATO
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mercury - heavy metals — result: 1,76 mg /kg (max. permitted: 1 mg /kg)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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