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🍎 Food NO August 7, 2024

Movement of a large number of dogs from Romania suspected to be disguised as non-commercial

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
Romania
Notifier
Norway
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What is this? A report says dogs may have been moved from Romania into Norway in a way that hides their true number.

What's happening? Officials think some people are pretending to move just a few dogs when really they are bringing many more.

Does this affect me? If you recently got a dog from Romania, this could be a concern.

What should I do? Ask your vet or a doctor if your dog needs any checks.

🤖 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: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Romania · Notifier: Norway

First published
August 7, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF24.6060

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What is this product recall alert about?
Movement of a large number of dogs from Romania suspected to be disguised as non-commercial. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Romania · Notifier: Norway
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 7, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Norway.
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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