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On July 11, 2025, a significant food safety incident was reported involving various lettuce varieties. The incident was documented in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal, which serves as a critical communication channel for food safety alerts within the European Union.
The report indicated the detection of a mouse carcass within the affected lettuce varieties. This finding raised concerns regarding hygiene and safety standards in food production and handling processes. The origin of the issue was traced back to Italy, where the lettuce was produced.
This incident falls under the category of control, highlighting the importance of monitoring food products for potential contaminants. While the hazard category was noted as null, the presence of a mouse carcass poses significant implications for consumer safety and public health.
Authorities and food safety officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, emphasizing the need for stringent quality control measures in agricultural practices. The detection of foreign objects in food products underscores the necessity for ongoing vigilance in food safety protocols.
- Incident: Mouse carcass has been detected in Lettuce Varieties.
- Date: 2025-07-11
- Product: Lettuce Varieties
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- Origin of issue: Italy
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- Incident Category: Control
- Hazard Category: null
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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