Contaminated Pork Found in Lithuanian Supermarket; Consumers Urged to Return Product

Lithuanian authorities have issued a recall for a specific batch of chilled minced pork due to contamination with Salmonella bacteria. The affected product is described as 30% fat minced pork, with batch number L1108. The product's use-by date was August 12, 2026, meaning it has now expired.

The alert was issued on August 19 through the State Food and Veterinary Service's (VMVT) system for reporting unsafe food and feed. Rimi, a major supermarket chain, confirmed that upon receiving information about the potential product non-compliance, they immediately initiated a recall procedure. The VMVT also stated that the potentially unsafe product was identified following the company's own internal self-monitoring.

While the product's expiration date has passed, Rimi is urging customers who may still possess the affected batch to refrain from consuming it. They are encouraged to return the product to any Rimi store by August 23 to receive a full refund. A purchase receipt is not required for the return.

Salmonellosis, the infection caused by Salmonella bacteria, is a common foodborne illness. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal and headaches, appearing 12 to 72 hours after infection and lasting for 4 to 7 days. The VMVT emphasizes that any detection of Salmonella in products in Lithuania leads to immediate withdrawal from the market and a ban on sales to protect consumer health.