EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Animal by-products
Salmonella presence in fishmeal from Morocco
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8421
Summary
Fishmeal imported from Morocco has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds the permitted safety limits. The product is restricted for distribution within Spain only, as it was detected during border control checks.
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
Fishmeal
- Category
- Animal by-products
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected /25g (max. permitted: Not detected /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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