EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
salmonella spp. present in 125 g in a poultry meat preparation consignment from Brazil
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8795
Summary
The Netherlands has reported that a poultry meat product from Brazil contains Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds safety limits. The contaminated product has not yet been distributed to consumers.
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: Absent in /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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