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 parts has small amounts of harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? A batch of this feed from the United Kingdom was stopped at the border in Belgium because it had salmonella.
Does this affect me? Only if you use this feed for pets or farm animals. It does not affect food meant for people.
What should I do? Check any animal feed you have. If you are unsure, ask your vet or a pet-food shop for advice.
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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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