EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Eggs and egg products
Salmonella enteritidis en huevos procedentes de España.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8921
Summary
Fresh eggs from Spain contain Salmonella Enteritidis bacteria at levels above the permitted limit. These contaminated eggs have been distributed to Portugal and Spain. The risk is considered serious due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms
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
Huevos frescos // Fresh eggs
- Category
- Eggs and egg products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella Enteritidis - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Presencia /25g (max. permitted: Ausencia /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Surveillance programme / monitoring sample
Distributed to
Portugal, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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