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Pathogenic micro-organisms

Bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that can cause illness — for example Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli (STEC), norovirus or hepatitis A. They are the most common reason for food alerts in the EU.

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What it can cause

Symptoms range from diarrhoea, vomiting and fever to severe illness. Listeria is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, for newborns, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system.

What to do

Do not eat the product from the batch named in the alert. Wash hands and surfaces that were in contact with it. Contact a doctor if you have a high fever, bloody diarrhoea or signs of dehydration.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

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Salmonella infantis in chilled marinated chicken drumsticks from Romania.

Some chilled marinated chicken drumsticks from Romania may contain Salmonella infantis bacteria, which can cause food poisoning. The presence of these bacteria was detected in a routine check by authorities in Czechia…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

STEC in goat milk kefir from The Netherlands

A type of bacteria called Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing has been found in some goat milk kefir imported from the Netherlands. This can cause serious illness if consumed. The affected products have been…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

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Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken leg quarters from Romania

An official EU product safety alert has identified Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken leg quarters from Romania. The product, distributed in Czechia, is no longer on the market following the detection. The alert was…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis in duck breasts from Poland

Duck breasts from Poland have been identified as containing Salmonella Enteritidis, a pathogenic micro-organism that is not permitted in the product. This serious safety risk was detected during official market controls…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Romania

Chilled chicken thighs from Romania, specifically the Fed Corn product, were found to contain Salmonella infantis, a pathogenic microorganism, in samples tested in Czechia. The contamination exceeds EU safety limits…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in beef meat from Poland

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium, Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)