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🍎 Food DE AT December 10, 2020

Salmonellen der Gruppe B in Hundekauartikel aus Deutschland /// Salmonella group B in dog chews from Germany

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
pet food
Hazard
Salmonella group B - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some dog chews from Germany may have a kind of bacteria called Salmonella group B.

What's happening? Germany told other countries that these dog chews might have this bacteria.

Does this affect me? If you have these dog chews, your dog could get sick.

What should I do? Stop giving the chews to your dog 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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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: pet food · Hazard: Salmonella group B - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 10, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.5676

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonellen der Gruppe B in Hundekauartikel aus Deutschland /// Salmonella group B in dog chews from Germany. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: pet food · Hazard: Salmonella group B - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 10, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Austria.
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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