EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Feed materials
Salmonella spp. in fishmeal from Mauritania
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8376
Summary
Spain has issued a safety alert for fishmeal imported from Mauritania due to the detection of Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permissible levels. The affected product is currently not distributed within Spain, and the notification was made during border control procedures.
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
Harina de pescado / Fishmeal
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detectado / Detected /25g (max. permitted: No detectado / Not detected /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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