EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken thighs from Ukraine
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8709
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert regarding deep frozen chicken parts from Ukraine, which were found to contain Salmonella spp., a pathogenic micro-organism not allowed in such products. The Czech Republic reported the issue after official market controls detected the contamination, leading to a halt in distribution within its territory. The product is classified as posing a potential risk due to the presence of the bacteria.
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
deep frozen chicken parts
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella spp. - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: presence /25g (max. permitted: none /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Czechia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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