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🍎 Food FR August 22, 2025

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in grey shrimp

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
crustaceans and products thereof
Hazard
Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
France
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What is this? Grey shrimp may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These germs can make people sick.

What's happening? Some grey shrimp from the Netherlands have been found with Listeria. France has recalled these shrimp.

Does this affect me? If you bought grey shrimp in France, you might be affected. Check your fridge or freezer.

What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before throwing it away.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: France

First published
August 22, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.6449

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What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in grey shrimp. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 22, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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