Food Safety Incidents

Presence Of Various Foreign Bodies has been detected in Dog Feed And Food Options.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2025 11:00:00 PM

Incident Report: Foreign Bodies Detected in Dog Feed and Food Options

Date of Incident: October 20, 2025

A recent alert has been issued regarding the presence of various foreign bodies detected in dog feed and food options originating from Germany. This incident falls under the category of food safety control and poses a significant risk to pet health.

The detection of foreign bodies in pet food can lead to serious health implications for animals consuming these products. Foreign bodies may include materials such as plastic, metal fragments, or other contaminants that can cause choking, digestive issues, or other health complications in pets.

Pet owners are advised to be vigilant and check the products they have purchased. If any dog feed or food options are suspected to be affected, it is crucial to refrain from feeding these products to pets and to consult with a veterinarian if any adverse health effects are observed.

Authorities are actively investigating the source of this contamination and are working to ensure that affected products are removed from the market. Consumers are encouraged to report any concerns regarding pet food safety to the appropriate food safety authorities.

Maintaining food safety standards is essential not only for human consumption but also for the health and well-being of pets. It is important for manufacturers to adhere to rigorous safety protocols to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

  • Incident: Presence Of Various Foreign Bodies has been detected in Dog Feed And Food Options.
  • Date: 2025-10-20
  • Product: Dog Feed And Food Options
  • Market: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Origin of issue: Germany
  • Hazard: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
  • Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)