🍎 Food NL BE October 14, 2025

Canis familiaris/Felis catus from MK to NL and BE, incorrect place of destination

Classification: Non-compliance notification
Risk: Potential risk
Category: live animals
Origin: Croatia
Notifier: Netherlands

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 227 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

0 days in total

May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? A notice about dogs and cats being sent to the wrong countries in Europe.

What's happening? Some dogs and cats were sent from Croatia to the wrong places in the Netherlands, Belgium, and another country.

Does this affect me? If you were expecting a dog or cat from Croatia, check if it arrived safely.

What should I do? Ask your local animal expert or vet 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Croatia · Notifier: Netherlands

First published

October 14, 2025

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PA25.7871

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

NL, BE

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

October 14, 2025

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Canis familiaris/Felis catus from MK to NL and BE, incorrect place of destination. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Croatia · Notifier: Netherlands

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on October 14, 2025 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands and Belgium.

▸ 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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