First published 10/9/2026, 11:54:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 11:54:15 PM UTC

Salmonella Typhimurium detected in minced pork — Lithuania

A notification reports Salmonella Typhimurium in one of five minced pork samples, with a serious risk decision. The product was presumably no longer on the market.

Illustrative image: A tasty meal of pork ribs marinated in beer, with sauerkraut and fried potato, at Rinkuškiai Restoranas Alaus Kelias in Biržai, Lithuania. — Bernt Rostad/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Why it matters

The notification identifies a serious Salmonella hazard in minced pork distributed in Lithuania.

Location

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSalmonella Typhimurium (in 1 out of 5) in minced pork — LithuaniaSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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