🍎 Food NL April 13, 2026

Fowls Gallus domesticus; from DE to NL; at slaughterhouse findings, to many animals delivered, missing health guarantees

Classification: Non-compliance notification
Risk: Potential risk
Category: live animals
Origin: Germany
Notifier: Netherlands

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 44 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.

📈 Timeline

0 days in total

May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? Some live chickens (Gallus domesticus) were sent from Germany to the Netherlands. They arrived without the right health papers.

What's happening? At the slaughterhouse, too many birds were delivered. The health guarantees were missing.

Does this affect me? If you bought or ate chicken from this batch, you may be affected. Check where your chicken came from.

What should I do? Ask your butcher or shop where the chicken came from. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Germany · Notifier: Netherlands

First published

April 13, 2026

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.3096

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

April 13, 2026

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Fowls Gallus domesticus; from DE to NL; at slaughterhouse findings, to many animals delivered, missing health guarantees. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Netherlands

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on April 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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