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🍎 Food DE February 12, 2025

Transport of sheep in unsuitable means of transport from Ireland to Latvia

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Serious
Category
sheep and goat
Origin
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? This is about sheep being moved from Ireland to Latvia in trucks that may not be safe for animals.

What's happening? Germany found that some sheep were transported in trucks that did not meet animal welfare rules.

Does this affect me? If you are a sheep farmer or work with animal transport in Germany, this may affect you.

What should I do? Check your transport methods with your vet or animal transport expert.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: sheep and goat · Origin: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) · Notifier: Germany

First published
February 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AW25.0980

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What is this product recall alert about?
Transport of sheep in unsuitable means of transport from Ireland to Latvia. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: sheep and goat · Origin: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 12, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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