EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella enteritidis in fresh chicken breast from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9066
Summary
Some frozen chicken breast products from Poland contain Salmonella Enteritidis, a serious pathogen that can cause illness. These products were distributed in the EU and are no longer available for sale. The presence of this bacteria exceeds the allowed limit.
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
FRESH CHICKEN FILET
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella Enteritidis - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: PRESENCE /25g (max. permitted: ABSENCE /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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