EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Milk and milk products
Presence of STEC *E. coli* in raw milk cheese
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9005
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert regarding raw milk cheese "Casera valtellina DOP" due to the presence of STEC *E. coli* (shiga toxin-producing *E. coli*), identified in a sample from Italy. The product is distributed in Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland, and poses a serious health risk due to the potential for pathogenic micro-organisms. The alert was triggered by the company's own checks.
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
"Casera valtellina DOP"
- Category
- Milk and milk products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - suspicion - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Presenza di E coli STEC /25g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, Italy, Switzerland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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