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🍎 Food PL BE NL July 6, 2020

Salmonella Typhimurium detected in samples of dust collected at the laying hens farm in Poland

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
eggs and egg products
Hazard
Salmonella typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some eggs from a farm in Poland may have tiny germs called Salmonella Typhimurium.

What's happening? Tests found these germs in dust at the farm. Officials are checking if eggs are safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought eggs from Poland, Belgium, or the Netherlands, this might matter to you.

What should I do? Throw away any eggs from Poland or ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland

First published
July 6, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.2754

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Typhimurium detected in samples of dust collected at the laying hens farm in Poland. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 6, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Belgium, and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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