EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Herbs and spices
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in chopped parsley from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8025
Summary
Alert notification notified by Luxembourg concerning chopped parsley (herbs and spices), originating from France. Hazard: pathogenic micro-organisms.
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
chopped parsley
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Singapore
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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