EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Fish and fish products
Frozen Alaska pollock fillets – Anisakis spp. parasite infestation
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7703
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Estonia concerning Theragra chalcogramma-alaska pollock fillets (fish and fish products), originating from United States. Hazard: parasitic infestation.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Theragra chalcogramma-alaska pollock fillets
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Anisakis - parasitic infestation with - parasitic infestation — result: 8 Anisakidae worms (max. permitted: cannot contain viable parasites null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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