EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Suspicion of gastroenteritis after consuming oysters from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.2572
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Netherlands concerning Oysters (bivalve molluscs and products thereof), originating from France. 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
Oysters
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- norovirus - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 1094 /g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Food poisoning
Distributed to
China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Romania, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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