EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella spp in poultry meat preparation from Brazil
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8779
Summary
The Netherlands notified an EU product safety alert for poultry meat and products from Brazil due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permitted levels. The affected products have not yet been released into the market; they were detected during border control checks.
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
Aves
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella spp - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: present /125g (max. permitted: not present /125g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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