EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Feed materials
Salmonella Anatum in wheat middling pellets for feed from the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9181
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert regarding wheat middling pellets from Belgium and the Netherlands, which contain Salmonella Anatum, a pathogenic micro-organism. These feed materials pose a potential risk due to the presence of the bacteria, which was detected in samples. Distribution has been halted in Belgium following a company's own check.
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
Wheat middling pellets
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella anatum - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Presence /25g (max. permitted: Absence /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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