EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Diclofenac in pork meat from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8796
Summary
Pork meat from Poland may contain residues of the veterinary medicine diclofenac at levels above what is permitted in the EU. This could potentially pose a risk to human health if consumed. The affected pork meat has been distributed to Poland and Slovakia.
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
Mięso wieprzowe // Pork meat
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- diclofenac - unauthorised - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 16,8 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 5,60 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Surveillance programme / monitoring sample
Distributed to
Poland, Slovakia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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