EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Crustaceans and products thereof
Mercury in lobsters (Palinurus elephas.) from Morocco
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6478
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Greece concerning Palinuris elephas/ lobsters (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from Morocco. Hazard: heavy metals.
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
Palinuris elephas/ lobsters
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mercury - heavy metals — result: 1 ± 0.1 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.5 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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