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🍎 Food NL November 18, 2025

Felis catus and canis familiaris; from US to NL; incorect place of destination

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
United States
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? A mistake happened with live cats and dogs sent from the United States to the Netherlands. They went to the wrong place.

What's happening? Some cats and dogs arrived in the Netherlands but were not meant for this country.

Does this affect me? If you own a cat or dog recently sent from the US, check where it was supposed to go.

What should I do? Call your local vet or animal control to confirm your pet’s travel details.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
November 18, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PA25.9038

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What is this product recall alert about?
Felis catus and canis familiaris; from US to NL; incorect place of destination. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 18, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
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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