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🍎 Food DE CZ November 30, 2023

Salmonella Enteritidis in feed for laying hens from Germany

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A German feed for laying hens may contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella. This feed is used to help hens lay eggs.

What's happening? Germany found Salmonella in some feed for laying hens. The feed was sold in Germany and the Czech Republic.

Does this affect me? If you bought eggs from Germany or the Czech Republic, they might be unsafe. Always cook eggs well to kill germs.

What should I do? Throw away any raw eggs or cooked dishes with raw eggs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating eggs.

🤖 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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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 30, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8267

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Enteritidis in feed for laying hens from Germany. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 30, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Czechia.
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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