EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella in poultry sausages
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8842
Summary
An EU safety alert reports that non‑pathogenic Salmonella was detected in poultry sausages at a level of 25 g, exceeding the limit of “not detected”. The product, originating in France, has been distributed to Belgium and other EU member states. The alert, based on a company‑initiated check, was issued by French authorities and classified as a potentially serious risk.
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
Poultry Sausages
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - non-pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected /25g (max. permitted: Not detected null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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