EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Detection of Salmonella in chicken Sausages from UK
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8601
Summary
The European Commission has issued a safety alert because frozen chicken sausages from the UK have tested positive for Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. The products were distributed to other EU countries and were released at border control in France. They may still be available on the market or in foodservice establishments.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Frozen chicken sausages
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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