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🍎 Food DE January 8, 2024

CCPPets: forged BG pet passport

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
Bulgaria
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 877 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.
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What is this? A fake pet passport for a dog or cat was found. The passport said the pet came from Bulgaria.

What's happening? Officials in Germany found the forged document. They are warning people who may have used it.

Does this affect me? If you traveled with a pet from Bulgaria into Germany, check your passport.

What should I do? Ask your vet or a pet expert to check your pet’s papers. If unsure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

🤖 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: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Germany

First published
January 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF24.0138

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?
CCPPets: forged BG pet passport. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 8, 2024 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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