Occurred Oct 23, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 24, 2026, 12:04:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 12:04:16 AM UTC

Presenza di Listeria monocytogenes in veal with tuna sauce (Vitello tonnato) — Italy

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A serious alert notification reports Listeria monocytogenes in veal with tuna sauce in Italy. Italy is named as the affected distribution country; no illness or consumer-action details are included.

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Affected location: Italy

Illustrative image: Vitello tonnato is an Italian appetizer, it is thinly sliced cooked veal with a tuna sauce. Photographed at La Dolce Vita in Kulmbach. — Benreis/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Confidence: 6/10How 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: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Presenza di Listeria monocytogenes in veal with tuna sauce (Vitello tonnato) — ItalySource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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