Salmonella found in duck fillet imported from Poland

Health authorities reported today that a batch of frozen duck breast fillet from Poland was removed from supermarket shelves in Cyprus after the dangerous bacterium *Salmonella enteritidis* was found.

Health services issued a warning to consumers after routine market inspections detected salmonella in the product, deeming it unsafe for consumption.

The affected item is labeled as “Lot No. 2407930679, Duck Breast Fillet with Skin, Category A, Raw, Deep Frozen, 624g (weight may vary by package)”, with an expiration date of March 19, 2026. Country of origin — Poland.

Officials stated that contamination was confirmed by laboratory testing as part of ongoing food safety checks.

The company responsible for importing and distributing the product in Cyprus has been notified. Authorities have instructed the company to immediately withdraw the affected batch from all points of sale.

There is a risk that some of the contaminated product has already reached Cypriot households.

“People who purchased this duck fillet are strongly advised not to consume it and to return it to the store where it was bought,” the health authorities said in a written statement.

*Salmonella enteritidis* is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. Symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting, usually appearing within 6 to 72 hours after infection.

Vulnerable groups — such as the elderly, infants, and people with weakened immune systems — are at risk of more severe complications.