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🍎 Food PL CZ GABON DE GHANA IT MAYOTTE SK November 18, 2021

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
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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.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

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

First published
November 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6258

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 18, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Czechia, GABON, Germany, GHANA, Italy, MAYOTTE, and Slovakia.
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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