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🍎 Food BE March 26, 2026

Piece of blue plastic found in chicken skins from the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Belgium
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 62 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? A small piece of blue plastic was found in chicken skins sold in Belgium. The chicken skins came from the Netherlands.

What's happening? The problem has been fixed. The chicken skins with the plastic are no longer being sold.

Does this affect me? If you bought chicken skins recently, check them for blue plastic. If you find any, do not eat them.

What should I do? Throw away any chicken skins with blue plastic. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published
March 26, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2591

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Piece of blue plastic found in chicken skins from the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 26, 2026 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
▸ 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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