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Salmonella Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples) in frozen broiler chicken breasts fillets from Lithuania

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Lithuania
Notifier
Lithuania
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What is this? Some frozen chicken breast fillets from Lithuania may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella Enteritidis.

What's happening? These chicken fillets have been sold in several countries and may make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought frozen chicken breast fillets from Lithuania, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Lithuania · Notifier: Lithuania

First published
August 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.5808

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples) in frozen broiler chicken breasts fillets from Lithuania. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Lithuania · Notifier: Lithuania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 28, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, and UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN.
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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