EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Feed materials
Salmonella in fish meal from Morocco
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9174
Summary
The EU has detected Salmonella in fish meal imported from Morocco, posing a potential risk to human health. The contaminated product is feed material intended for animals, and it is not yet clear if it was distributed in the market. The Spanish authorities notified the EU about this finding after detecting the presence of Salmonella during border control 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
Fish meal
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: DETECTADO/ 25 g en las 5 submuestras /25g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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