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🍎 Food BE May 12, 2026

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
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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? A type of animal feed called poultry meal may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? Belgium found salmonella in poultry meal from the United Kingdom.

Does this affect me? This recall is for animal feed, not human food.

What should I do? If you use poultry meal for pets or farm animals, stop using it and ask your vet or doctor for advice.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Belgium

First published
May 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 day ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4165

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 12, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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