EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella infantis in fresh chicken breast from Bulgaria
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8717
Summary
Some fresh chicken breast products from Bulgaria have been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a type of bacteria that can cause illness. The products were distributed in Italy and are no longer available for sale. The risk is considered not serious but still poses a potential health threat.
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
petto di pollo fresco con osso e con pelle/fresh chicken breast bone in skin on
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella infantis - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: presence /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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