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🍎 Food ES IT March 4, 2026

Presencia de E.Coli en niveles que superan límites legislados en chirlas procedentes de Italia // Presence of E. coli at levels exceeding legal limits in clams from Italy

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some clams from Italy may have too much E. coli bacteria. E. coli can make people sick.

What's happening? Spain found these clams have more E. coli than the law allows. They were sold in Spain and Italy.

Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Italy recently, you might be at risk. Check where your clams came from.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating clams.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain

First published
March 4, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.1794

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presencia de E.Coli en niveles que superan límites legislados en chirlas procedentes de Italia // Presence of E. coli at levels exceeding legal limits in clams from Italy. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 4, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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