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🍎 Food CZ HU SK May 3, 2023

Salmonella Infantis in whole frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Ukraine
Notifier
Czechia
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What is this? A batch of whole frozen chickens from Ukraine may have germs called Salmonella Infantis.

What's happening? The chickens were sold in Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary. Tests found the germs in some of them.

Does this affect me? If you bought a whole frozen chicken from Ukraine in those countries, it might be affected.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Czechia

First published
May 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.2893

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Infantis in whole frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Czechia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 3, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia.
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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