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🍎 Food NL May 28, 2026

Fowls Gallus domesticus; from DE to NL; at slaughterhouse catching injuries Wimex

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
broiler - fattening
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Netherlands
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 29, 2026 June 11, 2026

What is this? Some chickens from Germany may have cuts or bruises from being handled at the slaughterhouse.

What's happening? The Netherlands found these injuries in chickens from Germany. The problem is being reported now.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh chicken from Germany in the Netherlands, check it for cuts or bruises.

What should I do? Ask your butcher or doctor if the chicken is safe to eat.

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

First published
May 28, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW26.4713

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fowls Gallus domesticus; from DE to NL; at slaughterhouse catching injuries Wimex. 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 28, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
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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