EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fish and fish products
Parasite infestation with nematodes in frozen Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi) from Uruguay
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6127
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Germany concerning Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi) (fish and fish products), originating from Uruguay. Hazard: parasitic infestation.
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
Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi)
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nematodes - parasitic infestation with - parasitic infestation — result: 25,6 Nematoden /kg
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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