First published 10/9/2026, 11:52:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 11:52:15 PM UTC

Salmonella Typhimurium (in 1 out of 5) in minced pork — Latvia

A serious food-safety notification reports Salmonella Typhimurium in one of five minced pork samples in Latvia. The product was presumed no longer on the market.

Illustrative image: Minced pork grilled by charcoal with a special sauce made of peanut butter — Khanh Ha, Tran/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters

The notification identifies a serious food-safety hazard associated with minced pork distributed in Latvia.

Location

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 6/10How 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: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The 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 — LatviaSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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