EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Unathorised veterinary residue in bovine carcass
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.2870
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Ireland concerning Beef products (meat and meat products (other than poultry)), originating from Ireland. 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
Beef products
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- benzimidazole - residue level above MRL - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 6.7 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: Not permitted for Bovine use. null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United Kingdom (northern Ireland)
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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