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🍎 Food ES July 21, 2021

cannabidiol (CBD) in pet food

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
pet food
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? This notice is about cannabidiol, also called CBD, found in some pet foods. CBD is a compound from cannabis plants.

What's happening? Spain found CBD in pet food that should not have it. The risk level is not yet clear.

Does this affect me? If you feed your pet food sold in Spain, check if it contains CBD.

What should I do? Stop using the food if it has CBD. Ask your vet or pharmacist before giving your pet any new food.

🤖 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: Undecided · Category: pet food · Notifier: Spain

First published
July 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.3852

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?
cannabidiol (CBD) in pet food. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: pet food · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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