EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium and Strathcona in cherry tomatoes
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9004
Summary
Cherry tomatoes from Italy have been found to contain Salmonella Typhimurium monophasic and Strathcona, posing a serious health risk due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. The affected products were distributed to Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia.
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
cherry tomatoes
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella typhimurium monophasic - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: presenza (max. permitted: assenza null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Croatia, Italy, Slovenia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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