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🍎 Food NL May 8, 2026

Bos Taurus; from BE to NL; PM findings at slaughterhouse > 90% gestation

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
dairy cow
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Netherlands
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 19 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is about dairy cows from Belgium sent to the Netherlands. Some cows were found to be more than 90% pregnant when they were slaughtered.

What's happening? The cows were checked after being killed. Officials found that most were very close to giving birth. This is not allowed for slaughter.

Does this affect me? If you bought dairy products from these cows in the Netherlands, they might be affected. Check any milk or cheese you have.

What should I do? Do not throw away food yet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. They can help you decide what to do.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dairy cow · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
5 days ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW26.4035

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Bos Taurus; from BE to NL; PM findings at slaughterhouse > 90% gestation. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dairy cow · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
▸ 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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