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🍎 Food FR LU October 31, 2024

Salmonella on neck skins

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella typhimurium monophasic - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? A warning about raw chicken neck skins that may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Some chicken neck skins sold in France and Luxembourg might carry Salmonella. This can make people sick.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you bought raw chicken neck skins in France or Luxembourg.

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

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium monophasic - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
October 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.8072

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella on neck skins. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium monophasic - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 31, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Luxembourg.
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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