EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Salmonella Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 units) in marinated chicken thighs with garlic and herbs.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8164
Summary
An EU safety alert reports that marinated chicken thighs with garlic and herbs were found to contain Salmonella Enteritidis in one out of five tested units, posing a serious health risk. The product, originating from Lithuania and distributed in Latvia and Lithuania, is believed to have been removed from the market. The alert was issued by Latvian authorities following official market controls.
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
marinated chicken thighs with garlic and herbs.
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella Enteritidis - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: detected (1 from 5 units) /25g (max. permitted: Not approved null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Latvia, Lithuania
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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