EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Fish and fish products
Presence of staphylococcal enterotoxins detected in smoked salmon made in Italy using raw materials from the Netherlands.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8872
Summary
Smoked salmon made in Italy using raw materials from the Netherlands has been found to contain staphylococcal enterotoxins, which can cause food poisoning. The presence of these toxins exceeds permitted levels. This product is no longer being distributed by the company that reported the issue.
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
Salmone affumicato///Smoked salmon
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Staphylococcal enterotoxin - natural toxins (other) — result: presenza /g (max. permitted: 0 /g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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