EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
E. coli in Oysters
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6633
Summary
Alert notification notified by Italy concerning Ostriche (Crassostrea gigas)//Oysters (bivalve molluscs and products thereof), originating from Italy. Hazard: pathogenic micro-organisms.
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Product
Ostriche (Crassostrea gigas)//Oysters
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: >700 MPN/100g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Italy, Slovenia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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