The European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) issued a notice on August 20 regarding a specific food safety concern. The alert pertains to fresh chicken sausages with herbs branded “Rimi,” which have been found to contain Salmonella spp. The manufacturer identified for the affected product is ŽŪB “Nematekas.”
According to the published data, the recall involves items with a shelf life of August 14, 2026, and is associated with batch number L26215.
In response to the alert, Rimi’s public relations manager, Luka Lesauskaitė-Remeikė, confirmed that the company was notified of the potential risk by the VVVM. She stated that upon receiving information concerning potential product non-compliance, the company immediately commenced a recall procedure. The specific items being withdrawn from the market are the 400g fresh chicken sausages with herbs “Rimi,” carrying shelf dates of August 14 and August 21.
The notice is about consumer safety and advises the public to exercise caution. Consumers who have purchased these specific sausages with the mentioned expiry dates are strongly advised not to purchase them. This proactive measure aims to ensure that the contaminated product does not enter the supply chain.
The recall action underscores the ongoing vigilance required in food safety monitoring, particularly concerning items with shelf dates falling in the august timeframe.
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