EU RASFF Food and Feed Alerts Portal

Salmonella Detected in Turkey Meat from Italy, April 2026

Italy's competent authority ordered the official detention of a batch of turkey meat product 'Anca di tacchino' after analytical testing on 1 April 2026 confirmed the presence of Salmonella spp. (pathogenic micro-organisms, 'Rilevato /25g'). The product, originating from Italy, was reportedly no longer on the market at the time of the notification. A corrigendum follow-up was filed by Italy on the same date.

Salmonella Infantis Detected in Slovak Fresh Poultry Meat

A RASFF notification has been issued for Salmonella infantis (pathogenic micro-organisms) detected in fresh poultry meat originating from Slovakia. The product (Carne di pollame refrigerata) was sampled on 31 March 2026, with detection confirmed at presenza/detected per 25g. Italy, the affected Member State, has taken transformation action on the product. The product is reportedly no longer on the market, and no follow-up actions have been recorded.

Mold in Dried Figs from Turkey, Poland Notified

Poland notified the EU RASFF system on April 22, 2026 of mold contamination (non-pathogenic micro-organisms) detected in dried figs (Figi suszone) originating from Turkey. The affected product was sampled on April 2, 2026 and the notifying country took action to withdraw the product from the market, with distribution restricted to Poland only. Two follow-up entries document investigation outcomes from WSSE w Warszawie I and PSSE Poznań.