EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Presence of Salmonella Typhimurium in 3 out of 5 samples of a pork meat preparation from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8610
Summary
Some pork meat preparations from Poland sold in Slovakia may contain Salmonella Typhimurium, a serious pathogenic micro-organism that can cause illness. The presence of these bacteria has been detected in 3 out of 5 samples tested. These products are likely no longer available for purchase on the market.
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
Meat preparation
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Slovakia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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