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Pathogenic micro-organisms

Bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that can cause illness — for example Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli (STEC), norovirus or hepatitis A. They are the most common reason for food alerts in the EU.

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What it can cause

Symptoms range from diarrhoea, vomiting and fever to severe illness. Listeria is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, for newborns, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system.

What to do

Do not eat the product from the batch named in the alert. Wash hands and surfaces that were in contact with it. Contact a doctor if you have a high fever, bloody diarrhoea or signs of dehydration.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

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4 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145:H28 in minced beef from Germany

Notified by France · origin: Germany

Pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

4 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

3 September 2026RASFF

salmonella spp in carne di pollame origine Romania/Salmonella spp. in poultry meat originating in Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

3 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis in Chicken filet from Poland

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

2 September 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis (in 5 out of 5 units) in boneless skinless chicken thighs

Notified by Latvia · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

2 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Give in spice mix from the Syrian Arab Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: Syria

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

2 September 2026RASFF

Salmonella infantis in chicken meat from Poland

Notified by Czechia · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

2 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken filet from Belgium

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Belgium

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

2 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella thyphimurium en carne de ave de corral congelada de Brasil

Notified by Spain · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

2 September 2026RASFF

Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry meal) from the United Kingdom

Notified by Belgium · origin: United Kingdom

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

2 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

E.coli in shells

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

2 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

the presence of the ntnh gene encoding botulinum neurotoxins in a sample of green basil Pesto sauce

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPrepared dishes and snacks

2 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in smoked trout

Notified by Denmark · origin: Denmark

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

2 September 2026RASFF

Salmonella Intanfis in frozen white chicken breast

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Presence of Salmonella enteritidis in pumpkin seeds from France

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

1 September 2026RASFF

Salmonella sp. type C in chilled chicken breasts from Poland

Notified by Czechia · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 September 2026RASFF

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in in Buffalo Mozzarella and Bocconcini cheese from Ireland

Notified by Ireland · origin: Ireland

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

1 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat dish

Notified by Denmark · origin: Sweden

Pathogenic micro-organismsOther food product / mixed

1 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp in frozen kebab from Poland

Notified by Italy · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

31 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Escherichia Coli prod. Shigatoxins STEC in raw milk cheese from Italy

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

28 August 2026RASFF

Presence of dead insects and mould in dried whole nutmeg from Sir Lanka

Notified by Poland · origin: Sri Lanka

Foreign bodiesHerbs and spices

28 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen organic wild blueberries from Germany

Notified by Germany · origin: Germany

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

28 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Typhimurium chicken breasts from Brasil / Salmonella Typhimurium en pechugas de pollo de Brasil

Notified by Spain · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

28 August 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil.

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products