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Salmonella Hvittingfoss in licorice root powder (Reglisse naturelle racine poudre) from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8687
Summary
A sample of licorice root powder was found to contain Salmonella Hvittingfoss, a type of bacteria that can cause illness. The presence of this bacteria exceeds the permitted limit in EU regulations. The contaminated product has not been distributed from its country of origin but has been detected in Finland.
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
Licorice root powder/Reglisse naturelle racine poudre
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella Hvittingfoss - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected /25g (max. permitted: none /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Finland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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