EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Feed materials
Metal piece in cat feed from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9229
Summary
A metal piece has been found in a batch of cat feed imported from China and distributed to Norway and Sweden. The presence of the metal piece poses a potentially serious risk to cats that eat the contaminated food. The Norwegian authorities have taken action due to a consumer complaint about this issue.
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 feed
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Consumer complaint
Distributed to
Norway, Sweden
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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