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🍎 Food IE DK GHANA NL ES GB UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN May 18, 2026

Salmonella Typhimurium detected in chicken products

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Denmark *** Ireland
Notifier
Ireland
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 117 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026

What is this? Some chicken products may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella Typhimurium.

What's happening? These chicken products are being recalled because they might make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought chicken products from these countries, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Do not eat the chicken. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

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

First published
May 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4315

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Typhimurium detected in chicken products. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Denmark *** Ireland · Notifier: Ireland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 18, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Ireland, Denmark, GHANA, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, and UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN.
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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