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🍎 Food DE April 21, 2026

Salmonella spp. in rapeseed meal from the Czech Republic

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Czechia
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? This is about rapeseed meal, a food product used in animal feed. It may contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Germany found Salmonella in rapeseed meal from the Czech Republic. This product may have been sold in Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought or used rapeseed meal for animals, you may be affected. Check your feed supply.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your vet or doctor for advice.

🤖 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 follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 21, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3409

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. in rapeseed meal from the Czech Republic. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 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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