Salmonella in poultry meat preparation
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Thailand
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some raw chicken or turkey meat may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These germs can make people very sick.
What's happening? Belgium found Salmonella in chicken or turkey meat from Thailand. The meat was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw chicken or turkey from Thailand recently, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any raw chicken or turkey from Thailand. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Belgium
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