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🍎 Food FR CH April 7, 2026

The presence of Salmonella has been detected on the skin of chicken necks.

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Salmonella typhimurium monophasic (4, 5:i:-) - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some chicken necks may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella on the skin.

What's happening? Salmonella has been found on the skin of chicken necks. This is a serious risk.

Does this affect me? This affects people in France and Switzerland who bought these chicken necks.

What should I do? Do not eat the chicken necks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium monophasic (4, 5:i:-) - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
April 7, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2923

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What is this product recall alert about?
The presence of Salmonella has been detected on the skin of chicken necks.. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium monophasic (4, 5:i:-) - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Switzerland.
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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