Salmonella detected in chicken fillets from the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Hazard
- Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Some chicken fillets from the United Kingdom have been found to contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? These chicken fillets might make people sick if eaten raw or not cooked well. The problem has been reported in Ireland.
Does this affect me? If you bought chicken fillets from the United Kingdom, you might be at risk. Check your fridge or freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat the chicken fillets unless you cook them fully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) · Notifier: Ireland
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