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🍎 Food PL NL May 13, 2026

Salmonella spp. w hemoglobine wieprzowej pochodzącej z Belgii // Salmonella spp. in hemoglobin powder from Belgium

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Poland
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📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a warning about dried pig blood powder used in animal feed. It may contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Belgium sent this powder to Poland. Tests found Salmonella in it. The powder should not have any harmful germs.

Does this affect me? If you feed animals with this powder, you may be at risk. Check your feed supply.

What should I do? Stop using this powder right away. Ask your vet or doctor for advice before using other feed.

🤖 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: Belgium · Notifier: Poland

First published
May 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
21 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4230

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. w hemoglobine wieprzowej pochodzącej z Belgii // Salmonella spp. in hemoglobin powder from Belgium. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Netherlands.
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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