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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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8 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Detection of listeria monocytogenes in baby spinach leaves

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

7 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella enteritidis and infantis in fresh chicken legs from Romania/salmonella enteritidis e infantis in cosce di pollo fresche dalla Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

7 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland

Notified by Italy · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

7 August 2025RASFF

Salmonella in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Notified by Germany · origin: Iran

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

7 August 2025RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes detected in potted coriander herb

Notified by Ireland · origin: Ireland

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

7 August 2025RASFF

Eggs from a Dutch stable that tested positive for Salmonella

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsEggs and egg products

6 August 2025RASFF

Salmonella in fresh beef from Lithuania

Notified by Finland · origin: Lithuania

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

6 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. on Chicken leg seasoned from the Netherlands

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

6 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Detection of EHEC (STEC) in raw goat's milk cheeses

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

6 August 2025RASFF

Enterobacteriaceae in processed animal proteins from Argentina

Notified by Belgium · origin: Argentina

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

6 August 2025RASFF

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in raw goat's milk cheese from France

Notified by Germany · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

6 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Typhimurium in milk powder from France

Notified by Belgium · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

6 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

salmonella in beef burger meat

Notified by Sweden · origin: Sweden

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

5 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

E.Coli STEC in raw milk cheeses

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

5 August 2025RASFF

Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken fillets from Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

1 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Suspected botulism from guacamole consumption

Notified by Italy · origin: Germany

Pathogenic micro-organismsOther food product / mixed

1 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in almond kernels (rawmaterial) from the USA

Notified by Germany · origin: United States

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

1 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

STEC (stx+;eae+) in bovine meat from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

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

1 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Presence of Salmonella in fuet sausage from Spain

Notified by Spain · origin: Spain

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

1 August 2025RASFF

Soybean meal from UA presence of Salmonella Agona

Notified by Poland · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

1 August 2025RASFF

Sensory and microbiological deviations in cheese from Romania

Notified by Germany · origin: Romania

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

1 August 2025RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Typhimurium in Insalata di IV Gamma/Salmonella Typhimurium in IV Gamma salad

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

1 August 2025RASFF

Salmonella spp. 2 from 5 sample units in sesamum seeds from India

Notified by Latvia · origin: India

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

1 August 2025RASFF

Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in mung bean sprouts from the Netherlands

Notified by Germany · origin: Netherlands

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables