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🍎 Food LT DK April 23, 2026

Salmonella detected in frozen chicken breast fillets from Brazil

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella Heidelberg - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Brazil
Notifier
Lithuania
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What is this? Some frozen chicken breast fillets from Brazil may have a type of bacteria called Salmonella Heidelberg.

What's happening? These chicken fillets have been found with this bacteria. They were sold in Lithuania and Denmark.

Does this affect me? If you bought frozen chicken breast fillets from Brazil in Lithuania or Denmark, you might be affected.

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

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Heidelberg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Lithuania

First published
April 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3537

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella detected in frozen chicken breast fillets from Brazil. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Heidelberg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Lithuania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 23, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania and Denmark.
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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