meloxicam in carcass cow
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Meloxicam residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Belgium *** Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Meloxicam is a medicine used for animals. It can leave small amounts in meat if not used correctly.
What's happening? Some cow meat in Belgium and nearby countries may have too much meloxicam. This is not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought beef from Belgium, Austria, Germany, or the Netherlands, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat the meat until you check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Meloxicam residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Belgium *** Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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