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🍎 Food IT December 21, 2022

30-11-22 unidentified beef cattle from Hungary - fup 22-12-22 two unidentified beef cattle

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some beef cattle from Hungary were found to have a problem. The exact issue is not known.

What's happening? Italy found two more beef cattle with the same issue. They are checking where the meat went.

Does this affect me? If you bought beef in Italy recently, it might be part of this check. The risk is not clear yet.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating the beef.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Notifier: Italy

First published
December 21, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.7486

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What is this product recall alert about?
30-11-22 unidentified beef cattle from Hungary - fup 22-12-22 two unidentified beef cattle. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 21, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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