Posted on September 20, 2024 at 7:57 pm
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The product should not be used.
The product should not be used.
Warning: Fressnapf 2.5kg bag is reminiscent of real natural wild fresh water fish dry cat food. The reason is that the trace element selenium content is very high.
Van David Obertenhofer
1 minute reading time(98 words)
“Fressnapf Tierfutter GmbH is recalling 2.5 kg bags of Genuine Natural Forest Freshwater Fish Dry Cat Food with a date before February 5, 2026,” it said. VKI (Association for Consumer Information) explains. The maximum content of the trace element selenium in this product has been exceeded and its use should be avoided.
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This product is affected.
“withdrawn from sale”
“In the spirit of proactive consumer protection, we immediately removed the affected products from sale,” the manufacturer says. Customers can return the product to any Fressnapf store and receive a refund of the purchase price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is affected?
2.5 kg bags of Genuine Natural Wild Fresh Water Fish Dry Cat Food before February 5, 2026 are affected.
Why is the product being recalled?
The maximum content of the trace element selenium is exceeded.
What can I do once I have purchased the product?
The product may be returned to Fressnapf stores for a refund.
Why is exceeding the maximum selenium content dangerous?
Overdose can lead to what is called selenosis in animals and humans. Neurological disorders etc. may occur.
What should I do once I have purchased the product?
The product should not be fed to animals, as excessive levels of selenium can be dangerous.
