First published 10/9/2026, 12:01:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 12:01:15 AM UTC

E. coli in clams from Italy // E. coli en chirlas procedentes de Italia — Spain

A serious notification reports pathogenic E. coli in live clams sourced from Italy and distributed in Spain. The source says the product was presumably no longer on the market.

Illustrative image: Razor clams in the Covered Market These molluscs (of the species Ensis) can be found in the intertidal zone but are now farmed sustainably in Scotland and other places. They are popular in Spain and can be cooked just like mussels. They are named for the shell's resemblance to a cut-throat razor. — ceridwen/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Why it matters

The notification identifies a serious food-safety hazard involving live clams distributed in Spain.

Location

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceE. coli in clams from Italy // E. coli en chirlas procedentes de Italia — SpainSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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