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🍎 Food BE January 16, 2026

Salmonella in Category 3 animal by-products from Argentina

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella anatum - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Argentina
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some animal food products from Argentina may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Belgium found these products might be unsafe because of the bacteria.

Does this affect me? If you bought animal food from Argentina, check if it is part of this recall.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella anatum - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Belgium

First published
January 16, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.0345

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella in Category 3 animal by-products from Argentina. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella anatum - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 16, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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