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🍎 Food PL AT HR DE NL GB July 19, 2023

Salmonella Enteritidis in environmental swabs from henhouse from Poland

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
eggs and egg products
Hazard
Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some eggs or egg products may have tiny germs called Salmonella Enteritidis. These germs can make people sick.

What's happening? Tests found these germs in a chicken house in Poland. Some products may have been sent to other countries.

Does this affect me? If you bought eggs or foods with eggs from Poland, you might be at risk. This includes countries like Germany, the UK, and others.

What should I do? Do not eat the eggs if you are worried. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating eggs.

🤖 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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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland

First published
July 19, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4868

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Enteritidis in environmental swabs from henhouse from Poland. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 19, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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