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🍎 Food IT December 14, 2023

suspected fraud on the final destination of equine from France

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Origin
France
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Italy found a possible trick in how horses from France were sent on. They are checking if the meat really came from where it was supposed to.

What's happening? Italy told the EU about this issue. They are looking into where the horses ended up and what meat was sold.

Does this affect me? If you bought horse meat in Italy, this might matter to you. Check any meat you have at home.

What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about the meat you ate. Do not guess—get advice first.

🤖 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: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy

First published
December 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF23.8649

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What is this product recall alert about?
suspected fraud on the final destination of equine from France. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 14, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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