EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Herbs and spices
Salmonella in various herbs from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9127
Summary
Various herbs from France were found to contain Salmonella Newport, a pathogenic micro-organism, according to an EU safety alert. The contamination, which exceeds the permissible limit of not detected, has led to the halt of distribution in Belgium, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom, following a company's own check.
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
Various herbs
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella Newport - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected /25g (max. permitted: not detected /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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