Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry meal) from the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some animal feed made from cooked chicken or turkey (called “poultry meal”) may contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Belgium has refused entry to a batch of this feed from the United Kingdom because it tested positive for Salmonella.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought or used this specific feed for farm animals in Belgium.
What should I do? Check with your vet or feed supplier. If you have questions, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Belgium
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