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🍎 Food BE October 5, 2020

Salmonella in MSM of salmon

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? A batch of salmon feed from the Netherlands has been found to contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Belgium has recalled this feed because it could make animals sick. No food products are affected.

Does this affect me? If you don’t use this feed for animals, you are not at risk.

What should I do? Check any salmon feed you have. If unsure, ask your vet or doctor.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published
October 5, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.4080

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella in MSM of salmon. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 5, 2020 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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