First published Oct 19, 2026, 11:41:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:41:15 PM UTC

Detection of listeria monocytogenes in smoked cod — Germany

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A serious-risk notice reports a pathogenic bacterium in smoked cod and says distribution reached other member countries, with Germany listed as an affected country. Published 19 October 2026.

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Affected location: Germany

Illustrative image: Extra Coop Supermarket, Amfi Shopping Mall in Osøyro, Hordaland, Norway. 2018-03-22. Fish for sale: cod, herring, mackerel, salmon, smoked, etc. — Wolfmann/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The notice identifies a serious food-safety hazard involving a product distributed beyond Germany.

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