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🍎 Food DE NL January 21, 2021

Processing of raw material (horsemeat) with sensory deviations from Germany

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A food notice says some meat from Germany may smell or look different than usual.

What's happening? Germany told the EU about this issue. The meat is safe to eat but may not look or smell normal.

Does this affect me? People in Germany or the Netherlands who bought this meat may notice the difference.

What should I do? If you have this meat, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should keep or throw it away.

🤖 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: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany

First published
January 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.0320

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?
Processing of raw material (horsemeat) with sensory deviations from Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 21, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and 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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