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🍎 Food EE October 27, 2021

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Latvia
Notifier
Estonia
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What is this? A food notice says some fish from Latvia may have tiny germs called Listeria.

What's happening? Officials found these germs in fish products. They are checking where the fish went.

Does this affect me? If you bought fish from Latvia in Estonia, this may matter to you.

What should I do? Throw away the fish or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Latvia · Notifier: Estonia

First published
October 27, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.5591

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Latvia · Notifier: Estonia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 27, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Estonia.
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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