EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Poultry meat and poultry meat products
Salmonella Typhimurium en pollo congelado de Brasil
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8446
Summary
A batch of frozen chicken products imported from Brazil has been found to contain Salmonella Typhimurium, a serious pathogen. The contamination level exceeds the maximum permitted amount. The products have been stopped at the border and will not be distributed in the EU.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Gallus gallus
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella typhimurium - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Presencia CFU/g (max. permitted: Ausencia en 25 g CFU/g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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