EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella Infantis in poultry meat from Ukraine
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8180
Summary
Poland has notified an EU alert regarding chilled chicken meat from Ukraine contaminated with Salmonella infantis. The product is believed to no longer be available in the market, and the notification was made at the border control stage after the consignment had been released.
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
chilled chicken meat
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella infantis - pathogenic micro-organisms
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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