Enterobacteriaceae in Dog Feed, Belgium, 24th Apr
Summary
Belgium reported a food safety notification via the EU RASFF portal on 24 April 2026 for pet food for dogs containing elevated Enterobacteriaceae levels. Sampling conducted on 31 March 2026 detected a count of 1100 CFU/g against a maximum limit of 300 CFU/g. The hazard identified is non-pathogenic micro-organisms. Belgium took physical treatment action (heat treatment) on the affected product. The product was distributed to other member countries. No follow-up actions were reported.
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What changed
Belgium issued a RASFF notification for pet food for dogs contaminated with Enterobacteriaceae at levels exceeding the maximum limit. The analytical result of 1100 CFU/g was nearly four times the permitted threshold of 300 CFU/g. Belgium responded with heat treatment as the corrective measure. The product was distributed beyond Belgium to other EU member countries.
Manufacturers and distributors of pet food products within the EU should review their microbiological quality controls, particularly for Enterobacteriaceae counts, to ensure compliance with established limits. While the detected micro-organisms are classified as non-pathogenic, the level of contamination indicates a hygiene or process failure that warrants investigation. Companies receiving pet food products from Belgium or other member countries should verify that appropriate heat treatment or other control measures have been applied.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Physical treatment - heat treatment | Petfood for dogs | None |
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Follow-ups
No follow-ups for this notification.
Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet food | Petfood for dogs | Distribution to other member countries |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 MAR 2026 | Enterobacteriaceae - too high count - non-pathogenic micro-organisms | Non-pathogenic micro-organisms | 1100 CFU/g | 300 CFU/g |
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