Salmonella Newport (in 3 out of 5 units) and Salmonella Infantis (in 1 out of 5 units) in fresh Greek-marinated chicken leg meat.
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Hazard
- Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Lithuania
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? Some packs of fresh Greek-marinated chicken legs have tiny amounts of two kinds of salmonella germs.
What's happening? A few packs sold in Latvia and Lithuania may contain these germs. The maker has told shops to take them off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought this chicken in Latvia or Lithuania, you might have it at home.
What should I do? Throw the chicken away or return it to the shop. If you feel sick after eating it, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Lithuania · Notifier: Latvia
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