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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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17 February 2026RASFF

salmonella enteritidis in poultry meat from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

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

17 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Indiana in frozen raw kebab skewer from Finland

Notified by Finland · origin: Finland

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

17 February 2026RASFF

Salmonella Montevideo in rapeseed extraction meal from the Czech Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: Czechia

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

17 February 2026RASFF

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

Notified by Belgium · origin: United Kingdom

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

16 February 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. in crispy chicken tenderloins from the Netherlands

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

16 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in chicken sausage from The Netherlands

Notified by Belgium · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

16 February 2026RASFF

stx1 and stx2 in soft goat's cheese made from raw milk

Notified by Switzerland · origin: Switzerland

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

16 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in ground organic bay leaves of unknown origin

Notified by Germany · origin: Unknown Origin

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

13 February 2026RASFF

Salmonella in deer skin from Poland

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Poland

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsAnimal by-products

13 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp on strips of meat from Belgium

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Belgium

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

13 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Suspicion of norovirus in oysters from France

Notified by Norway · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

13 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Escherichia coli in mussels farmed in Spain

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy, Spain

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

13 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Organic sunflower seeds germinated - Suspicion of contamination with Salmonella, origin Romania

Notified by Romania · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

12 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in poultry meat preparation from Brazil

Notified by Belgium · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

12 February 2026RASFF

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

Notified by Belgium · origin: United Kingdom

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

12 February 2026RASFF

Salmonella Agona in turkey fillets and turkey neck skins

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

12 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in petfood from China

Notified by Greece · origin: China

Pathogenic micro-organismsPet food

11 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella infantis in minced chicken meat

Notified by Italy · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

11 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis in poultry meat

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

11 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis in fresh poultry meat from Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

11 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked whole shrimps (50/70 and 60/80) From Madagascar

Notified by France · origin: Madagascar

Pathogenic micro-organismsCrustaceans and products thereof

10 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Presence of E. coli at levels exceeding legal limits in clams from Italy

Notified by Spain · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

10 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Norovirus in oysters from France

Notified by Netherlands · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

10 February 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp in chicken meat

Notified by Romania · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products