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🍎 Food AT February 10, 2021

Pet Food Deer chew sticks - Lead contamination

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
feed materials
Hazard
lead high content - {heavy metals}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Some deer chew sticks for pets may have too much lead. Lead is a metal that can be harmful if eaten.

What's happening? Austria found these sticks from Germany have high lead levels. They are warning people to be careful.

Does this affect me? If you have these deer chew sticks, you should stop using them. Pets that chewed them may need a check-up.

What should I do? Throw away the sticks. Ask your vet or doctor if your pet shows signs of illness.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: feed materials · Hazard: lead high content - {heavy metals} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria

First published
February 10, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0486

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pet Food Deer chew sticks - Lead contamination. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: feed materials · Hazard: lead high content - {heavy metals} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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