EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Presence of salmonella in mussels from Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8081
Summary
Salmonella was detected in Frech mussels from the Netherlands, exceeding the permitted absence level in 25g samples. The risk is classified as serious due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. Distribution of the product has been halted in France following the company's own inspection.
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
Frech mussels
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: PRESENCE /25g (max. permitted: absence /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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