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🍎 Food PL CZ FR ES SE April 18, 2024

doxycycline (at a concentration of 122 ± 12 µg/kg) in poultry meat and poultry offal from Poland

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
doxycycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Doxycycline is a medicine sometimes used in animals. It can leave small amounts in meat or organs if not used correctly.

What's happening? Some poultry meat and offal from Poland had too much doxycycline. This means the levels were higher than allowed.

Does this affect me? People in Poland, Czechia, France, Spain, or Sweden may have bought these products.

What should I do? If you ate this meat and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Throw away any leftover meat.

🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: doxycycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland

First published
April 18, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.3155

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What is this product recall alert about?
doxycycline (at a concentration of 122 ± 12 µg/kg) in poultry meat and poultry offal from Poland. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: doxycycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 18, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Czechia, France, Spain, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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