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 have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Belgium found salmonella in poultry meal from the United Kingdom. The risk is low.
Does this affect me? This is for animal feed, not human food. It may affect people who use this feed for pets or farm animals.
What should I do? Stop using the feed. Ask your vet or doctor if you have questions.
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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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