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🍎 Food NL March 13, 2026

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

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
dairy cow
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? A dairy cow from Belgium was sent to a slaughterhouse in the Netherlands. Officials found it was more than 90% through pregnancy.

What's happening? The cow was already very close to giving birth when it was slaughtered. This is against food safety rules.

Does this affect me? The meat from this cow may have entered the food chain in the Netherlands. Other cows from the same farm might also be checked.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat any unusual meat while waiting.

🤖 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: Potentially serious · Category: dairy cow · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW26.2133

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bos Taurus; from BE to NL; PM findings at slaughterhouse two cows > 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 March 13, 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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