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Salmonella Enteritidis has been detected in Frozen Chicken Leg And Thigh Meat.

February 27 2025

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On February 7, 2025, a significant food safety alert was issued following the detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in Frozen Chicken Leg And Thigh Meat. The source of the contamination has been traced back to Poland, raising concerns...

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On February 7, 2025, a significant food safety alert was issued following the detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in Frozen Chicken Leg And Thigh Meat. The source of the contamination has been traced back to Poland, raising concerns regarding the safety of this poultry product.

This incident falls under the category of Control and is classified as a Bio-contaminant hazard. The alert was disseminated through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF), which is designed to facilitate quick communication regarding food safety issues across Europe.

Salmonella Enteritidis is a well-known pathogen that poses risks to public health, particularly when present in food products. The identification of this bacterium in frozen chicken products necessitates immediate attention from food safety authorities and manufacturers to ensure consumer protection and effective mitigation strategies.

Consumers are advised to stay informed about this developing situation and to follow any guidance provided by relevant health and safety authorities. The ongoing monitoring of food products is crucial to prevent the distribution of contaminated items and to safeguard public health.


  • Incident: Salmonella Enteritidis has been detected in Frozen Chicken Leg And Thigh Meat.
  • Date: 2025-02-07
  • Product: Frozen Chicken Leg And Thigh Meat
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  • Origin of issue: Poland
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  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
  • Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)

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Tags: Control, Bio-contaminants, Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASF, Poland, February 2025