EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Animal by-products
Doxycycline exceeding regarding category 3 chicken products from the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5063
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Netherlands concerning CAT 3 Chicken Hearts ,CAT 3 Chicken Gizzards without membrane ,CAT 3 Chicken Liver (animal by-products), originating from Netherlands. 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
CAT 3 Chicken Hearts ,CAT 3 Chicken Gizzards without membrane ,CAT 3 Chicken Liver
- Category
- Animal by-products
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- doxycycline - residue level above MRL - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 118 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 100 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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