First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:31:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:31:15 PM UTC

Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken leg meat boneless and skinless from Poland — Sweden

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A notification reports Salmonella Infantis in frozen boneless, skinless chicken leg meat from Poland, with Sweden listed as an affected distribution country. The source describes the risk decision as potentially serious and the notification as information for follow-up.

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Affected location: Sweden

Illustrative image: Zacky Farms LLC 's frozen meats. — Kennodma/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken leg meat boneless and skinless from Poland — SwedenSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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