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. 2026.8784
Summary
Frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness in humans. The contaminated product has not yet reached EU markets as it was detained at the border by Dutch authorities. Further investigation is needed to determine the extent of the contamination and any necessary actions.
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
frozen salted chicken half breasts
- 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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