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🍎 Food NL May 13, 2026

Felis catus; from CY, via GR to NL; consignment did not arrive at place of destination

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
Cyprus
Notifier
Netherlands
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This alert was reported 14 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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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is about live cats being moved from Cyprus through Greece to the Netherlands. The cats did not reach their final destination.

What's happening? A group of cats was supposed to travel to the Netherlands but never arrived. The reason is not clear.

Does this affect me? If you were expecting to receive or adopt these cats, you may be affected.

What should I do? Check with the sender or the organization handling the cats. Ask your local animal care office for help.

🤖 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: Cyprus · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
21 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PA26.4248

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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What is this product recall alert about?
Felis catus; from CY, via GR to NL; consignment did not arrive at place of destination. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Cyprus · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2026 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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