EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
STEC O103:H2 detected in Ground meat
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8886
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by France concerning Ground meat (meat and meat products (other than poultry)), originating from Germany. Hazard: 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
Ground meat
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli O103 - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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