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🍎 Food LT November 22, 2023

Salmonella spp. in soybean meal (feed) from Ukraine

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella Umbilo - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Ukraine
Notifier
Lithuania
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What is this? A batch of animal feed made from soybean meal from Ukraine may contain a type of bacteria called Salmonella Umbilo.

What's happening? Lithuania told the EU that this feed could make animals sick. The risk is low, but they want farmers to know.

Does this affect me? If you bought animal feed from Ukraine recently, check if it is this batch.

What should I do? Stop using the feed 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 attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella Umbilo - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Lithuania

First published
November 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8066

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. in soybean meal (feed) from Ukraine. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella Umbilo - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Lithuania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 22, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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