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🍎 Food PL SK November 20, 2020

possible presence of Salmonella Enteritidis on the eggshell

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
eggs and egg products
Hazard
Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Eggs may have tiny germs called Salmonella Enteritidis on the shell.

What's happening? Some eggs from Poland might have these germs. They were sold in Poland and Slovakia.

Does this affect me? If you bought eggs from Poland, you might have them.

What should I do? Throw away the eggs or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland

First published
November 20, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.5171

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What is this product recall alert about?
possible presence of Salmonella Enteritidis on the eggshell. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 20, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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