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🍎 Food DE June 2, 2026

Salmonella spp. in dried shrimp used in aquarium fish feed from India

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
India
Notifier
Germany
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13 days in total
June 3, 2026 June 16, 2026

What is this? Dried shrimp from India used in fish food may have tiny germs called Salmonella.

What's happening? Germany found these germs in some fish-food shrimp. The risk is low, but they want to warn people.

Does this affect me? If you use this shrimp in fish food, you might need to check your supply.

What should I do? Ask your pet-food seller or a doctor if you are worried.

🤖 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: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 2, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4841

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. in dried shrimp used in aquarium fish feed from India. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 2, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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