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🍎 Food FR April 17, 2026

Detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen sautéed chicken

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Slovakia
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some frozen sautéed chicken may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella Enteritidis.

What's happening? A batch of this frozen chicken from Slovakia has been found to contain these bacteria.

Does this affect me? If you have bought this frozen chicken in France, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: France

First published
April 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3320

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What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen sautéed chicken. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 17, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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