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🍎 Food NL May 14, 2026

Fowls Gallus domesticus; from DE to NL; at slaughterhouse catching injuries - Albert Harting

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
broiler - fattening
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Netherlands
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in NL.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is about chickens (Gallus domesticus) raised for meat. Some were hurt while being caught at a slaughterhouse.

What's happening? Chickens from Germany were sent to the Netherlands. Some had injuries from being caught at the slaughterhouse.

Does this affect me? If you bought chicken meat from this batch, it might be affected.

What should I do? Ask your store or butcher about the chicken you bought. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: broiler - fattening · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 14, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW26.4251

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fowls Gallus domesticus; from DE to NL; at slaughterhouse catching injuries - Albert Harting. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: broiler - fattening · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 14, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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