LatviaPublished: 22 October 2026 at 15:54

Salmonella Found in Chicken Fillet of Polish Origin

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service has detected salmonella in chicken fillet originating from Poland and ordered the product withdrawn from sale.

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service (PVD), the authority that oversees food safety in the country, has detected salmonella in chicken fillet of Polish origin. The service has ordered the product to be withdrawn from sale, according to a statement from the PVD.

What is known

The product is chicken fillet that came from Poland. Salmonella was found in it, so the service required that it be removed from sale.

The information available does not name the producer, brand, batch number or the shops where the product was sold. There is also no report of anyone having fallen ill.

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