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🍎 Food BE September 9, 2021

Presence of Antibiotics in Raw Milk

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
milk and milk products
Origin
France
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some raw milk may have small amounts of antibiotics in it. Raw milk is milk that has not been heated to kill germs.

What's happening? Belgium found antibiotics in raw milk from France. The milk was sold in Belgium but is now being checked.

Does this affect me? If you bought raw milk in Belgium, it might have antibiotics. Most people are not at risk, but sensitive groups should be careful.

What should I do? Do not drink the milk. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after drinking it.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: milk and milk products · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium

First published
September 9, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.4830

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presence of Antibiotics in Raw Milk. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: milk and milk products · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 9, 2021 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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