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🍎 Food BE March 23, 2026

Pig wounded by burning or another caustic agent

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
pig - fattening pig
Origin
Luxembourg
Notifier
Belgium
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A pig was hurt by something that burned or ate its skin. This is not safe for people to eat.

What's happening? The pig was harmed by a burn or chemical. The meat was sent to stores in Belgium.

Does this affect me? If you bought pork recently, check if it came from this pig.

What should I do? Do not eat the meat. 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.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: pig - fattening pig · Origin: Luxembourg · Notifier: Belgium

First published
March 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW26.2474

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pig wounded by burning or another caustic agent. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: pig - fattening pig · Origin: Luxembourg · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 23, 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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