EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Fish and fish products
Parasitic infestation of cod carcases from USA
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.3099
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Poland concerning Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus), carcases, HG (fish and fish products), originating from United States. 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
Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus), carcases, HG
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Anisakis - parasitic infestation with - parasitic infestation
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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