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🍎 Food PT March 15, 2024

detection of hydatidosis lesions in a sheep's viscera (liver, lungs and kidneys)

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
live animals
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Portugal
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This alert was reported 915 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? Some sheep from Spain had small cysts in their organs like liver, lungs, and kidneys. This is called hydatidosis.

What's happening? Portugal found these cysts in sheep organs and told the EU. The meat was not sold to people.

Does this affect me? No. The unsafe meat did not reach stores or consumers.

What should I do? If you bought sheep meat recently, you can keep eating it. Still unsure? Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Portugal

First published
March 15, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.1992

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?
detection of hydatidosis lesions in a sheep's viscera (liver, lungs and kidneys). Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Portugal
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 15, 2024 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Portugal.
▸ 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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