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🍎 Food NL February 21, 2025

Multiple Bos taurus; observed at slaughterhouse after journey; place of departure: BE

Classification
Suspicion of non-compliance
Risk
Potential risk
Category
beef cattle
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some cows from Belgium were checked at a Dutch slaughterhouse. Officials think the rules for moving animals may not have been followed.

What's happening? The cows were seen after their trip. The Netherlands reported this to the EU food safety system.

Does this affect me? Only people who work with or eat beef from these cows might need to check. Most shoppers are not affected.

What should I do? If you bought beef recently, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s safe for you.

🤖 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: Suspicion of non-compliance · Risk: Potential risk · Category: beef cattle · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
February 21, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW25.1239

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What is this product recall alert about?
Multiple Bos taurus; observed at slaughterhouse after journey; place of departure: BE. Classification: Suspicion of non-compliance · Risk: Potential risk · Category: beef cattle · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 21, 2025 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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