Fowls Gallus domesticus; from BE to NL; at slaughterhouse catching injuries
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- broiler - fattening
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some chickens from Belgium were found with small cuts or scrapes when they were killed in a Dutch factory.
What's happening? The Dutch food safety team saw these minor injuries and reported them as a possible safety issue.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh chicken from the Netherlands recently, check the package for any cuts or tears.
What should I do? Ask your butcher or doctor if the chicken is safe to eat. When in doubt, cook it fully.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: broiler - fattening · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands
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