Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from Poland
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Hazard
- Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some chilled chicken meat from Poland has two types of harmful bacteria called Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis.
What's happening? Tests found these bacteria in some chicken meat. The meat was sold in several countries, including Poland, Germany, and Italy.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilled chicken meat from Poland, you might be at risk. Check where your chicken came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the chicken if you're unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
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