EFET recalls chicken hamburgers due to Salmonella detection

The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has ordered the immediate recall of a specific batch of frozen chicken hamburgers produced by MEATKA S.A. Laboratory testing conducted by the EFET Food Testing & Research Laboratory in Thessaloniki confirmed the presence of Salmonella spp. in the product.

The affected product is the ‘CHICKEN HAMBURGER’ (frozen), weighing 850 grams, with batch number Lot 15626. The freezing date is 05/06/2026, and the expiration date is 05/06/2027. EFET has advised consumers who have purchased this specific batch not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale or dispose of it immediately.

Market inspections are currently underway to ensure the removal of the contaminated batch.