Meloxicam in cow carcass from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- veterinary drug residues - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A small amount of a pain-relief drug called meloxicam was found in beef from the Netherlands.
What's happening? The beef was sold in Belgium. The drug level is very low and does not pose a health risk.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought this beef in Belgium need to know. Most beef is safe.
What should I do? If you have this beef, you can eat it. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: veterinary drug residues - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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