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🍎 Food EUROPEAN COMMISSION IE March 24, 2026

attempt to illegally import, poor temperature control of various products of animal origin, from Moldova

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Origin
Moldova
Notifier
European Commission
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What is this? Some foods from Moldova were stopped at the EU border. They were kept too warm or not checked properly.

What's happening? The European Commission found these foods did not follow EU safety rules. They were sent back or destroyed.

Does this affect me? If you bought Moldovan animal foods in the EU, check if they were recalled.

What should I do? Ask your local store or a food safety expert if any foods you have are unsafe.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Moldova · Notifier: European Commission

First published
March 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2536

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What is this product recall alert about?
attempt to illegally import, poor temperature control of various products of animal origin, from Moldova. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Moldova · Notifier: European Commission
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: EUROPEAN COMMISSION and Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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