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🍎 Food DE October 1, 2020

Unauthorised feed additives in pet food

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
feed additives
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2134 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.
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What is this? Some pet foods were sold with extra vitamins or minerals that were not allowed.

What's happening? Germany told the EU about these foods. They came from the Netherlands.

Does this affect me? If you bought pet food in Germany, check the bag for your pet’s safety.

What should I do? Stop feeding it to your pet. Ask your vet or pet store what to use instead.

🤖 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: Undecided · Category: feed additives · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany

First published
October 1, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.4044

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised feed additives in pet food. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: feed additives · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 1, 2020 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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