EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Animal by-products
Oxytetracycline above MRL found in slaughtered cow, ABP from this cow sold for feed as CAT 3.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6181
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Denmark concerning ABP (animal by-products), originating from Denmark. Hazard: residues of veterinary medicinal products.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
ABP
- Category
- Animal by-products
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- oxytetracycline - residue level above MRL - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 378 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 100 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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