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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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29 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Typhimurium in turkey wings from Poland, raw material from Italy

Notified by Poland · origin: Germany, Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

28 January 2026RASFF

salmonella in meat preparations intented to be cooked from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

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

28 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

riscontro salmonella enteritidis e infantis in carne di pollame refrigerata origine Romania/Salmonella enteritidis and infantis detected in refrigerated poultry meat originating in Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

27 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis in poultry meat

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

27 January 2026RASFF

Mesophilic bacteria in cake crusts from Serbia

Notified by Croatia · origin: Serbia

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsOther food product / mixed

27 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. I and Salmonella Urbana in grinded pepper from Nigeria.

Notified by Finland · origin: Nigeria

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

27 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in dried organic mulberries from the Netherlands

Notified by Germany · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

27 January 2026RASFF

Salmonella Spp. found in raw material used to produce minced meat and raw poultry meat products.

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

27 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Listeria and Salmonella in sheep’s milk cheese

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

27 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Listeria in herring fillets

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

26 January 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken mid wings from Poland

Notified by Finland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

26 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in pancakes from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

Pathogenic micro-organismsCereals and bakery products

23 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

salmonella in meat preparations from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

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

23 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella enteritidis in chicken meat from Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

23 January 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from Ukraine

Notified by Hungary · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

23 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in chicken used to produce Kebab from Poland

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

22 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in cheese from Italy

Notified by Austria · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

22 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in Kebab (poultry meat ) from PL

Notified by France · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

21 January 2026RASFF

Salmonella dublin in bovine meat from Germany

Notified by Norway · origin: Germany

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

21 January 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from Ukraine

Notified by Hungary · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

21 January 2026RASFF

Salmonella Agona in frozen chicken meat from Poland

Notified by Italy · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

20 January 2026RASFF

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

Notified by Belgium · origin: United Kingdom

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

20 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in betel leaves from India

Notified by France · origin: India

Pathogenic micro-organismsOther food product / mixed

20 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella typhimurium in pork bacon from Germany

Notified by Italy · origin: Germany

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