🍎 Food DE February 15, 2024

Unauthorised additive in cat food from the United Kingdom

Classification: Non-compliance notification
Risk: No risk
Category: compound feeds
Notifier: Germany

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 839 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? A batch of cat food from the United Kingdom has an additive that is not allowed in Europe.

What's happening? Germany found this problem and told the food makers to stop selling it.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought this cat food in Germany.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your vet or pet shop for advice if you are unsure.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: compound feeds · Notifier: Germany

First published

February 15, 2024

Last refreshed by us

2 weeks ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.1070

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Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

February 15, 2024

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Unauthorised additive in cat food from the United Kingdom. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: compound feeds · Notifier: Germany

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on February 15, 2024 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Germany.

▸ 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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