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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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7 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis detected (4 out of 5 samples) in sliced chicken breast fillets, Poland.

Notified by Latvia · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

7 July 2026RASFF

Salmonella Isangi in brewer’s yeast from Lithuania

Notified by Germany · origin: Lithuania

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

7 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella found on turkey cutlets

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

7 July 2026RASFF

Presencia de ARN de hepatitis A en mezcla de frutos rojos congelados procedentes de Serbia, a través de España

Notified by Germany · origin: Spain

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

6 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in thyme from Egypt

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Egypt

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

6 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp in chicken and turkey kebab from Poland

Notified by Italy · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

6 July 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. in fish meal from the Philippines

Notified by Germany · origin: Philippines

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

6 July 2026RASFF

Enterobacteria in fish meal from Mauritania

Notified by Spain · origin: Mauritania

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsAnimal by-products

6 July 2026RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in frozen chicken pieces

Notified by France · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

3 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

3 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in various beef products from Belgium

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Belgium

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

3 July 2026RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in soft cheese from Italy

Notified by Germany · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

3 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in trout strips from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

3 July 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from Ukraine

Notified by Hungary · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

3 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked fish products from Spain

Notified by Spain · origin: Spain

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

3 July 2026RASFF

Prezenta Vibrio cholerae in creveti cruzi Black Tiger origine Bangaldesh

Notified by Romania · origin: Bangladesh

Pathogenic micro-organismsCrustaceans and products thereof

2 July 2026RASFF

Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked ham products

Notified by Ireland · origin: Ireland

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

2 July 2026RASFF

Total bacteria count over 300 000 in raw milk from Romania

Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Romania

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

1 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

salmonella infantis in kebab

Notified by Italy · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Coeln in frozen beef burger patties from Lithuania

Notified by Finland · origin: Lithuania

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

1 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

salmonella typhimurium in poultry meat from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium, Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in ground turkey fillet from Poland

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 July 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp in chicken meat

Notified by Romania · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 July 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. in feed material from Germany

Notified by Slovenia · origin: Germany

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials