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🍎 Food AT April 1, 2026

Visible Parasite Presence in Fish Fillet

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
nematodes parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Austria
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some fish fillets have tiny worms that you can see. These worms are parasites.

What's happening? A batch of fish fillets from the Netherlands has been found with these worms. The problem has been fixed.

Does this affect me? If you bought fish fillets in Austria, check your package.

What should I do? If you see worms, do not eat the fish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: nematodes parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Austria

First published
April 1, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2795

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What is this product recall alert about?
Visible Parasite Presence in Fish Fillet. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: nematodes parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 1, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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