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🍎 Food DE April 1, 2021

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in wild Alaskan salmon from Poland

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
Listeria spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A food safety notice about wild Alaskan salmon from Poland. It says some batches may have tiny germs called Listeria.

What's happening? Germany found Listeria in some salmon from Poland. The risk is low, but they are checking.

Does this affect me? If you bought wild Alaskan salmon from Poland, check the package. This may include stores in Germany.

What should I do? Do not eat it if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick. Return it to the store for a refund.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 1, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.1653

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What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in wild Alaskan salmon from Poland. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 1, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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