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🍎 Food IT October 14, 2024

bovine from France with PCR positive for BTV8

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
France
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some cows from France were found to have a virus called BTV8.

What's happening? Italy found this virus in cows from France. They reported it to the EU.

Does this affect me? If you bought beef from France recently, check the news.

What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy

First published
October 14, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.7518

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What is this product recall alert about?
bovine from France with PCR positive for BTV8. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 14, 2024 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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