Rodenticide Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Information Record
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/02021/26
Date of Entry: Based on notification from Germany

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1. Recall Summary

A recall has been issued for a rodenticide product sold under the brand name Rodentin. The product, identified as “2kg pellets brodifacoum,” was notified by the German authorities. The recall is based on the product not being authorized for sale to the general public and containing an excessive concentration of the active substance brodifacoum. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation nor the REACH Regulation. The risk level associated with this product is classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Rodenticide (Chemical product)
– Brand: Rodentin
– Product Name: 2kg pellets brodifacoum
– Description: Concentrated rodenticide in pellet form against rodents.
– Type: Professional
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Unknown
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/02021/26

3. Hazard Information

The product poses a chemical risk due to the following factors explicitly stated in the recall notice:
– Unauthorised Sale: The product has not been authorised for sale to the general public.
– Excessive Concentration: The product has an excessive concentration of brodifacoum (measured value: 0.05 g/kg by weight).
– Health Risk: Brodifacoum can cause inhibition of blood clotting, damage to blood vessels leading to internal bleeding, and organ damage in case of ingestion.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased this product should take the following actions based on the official measures ordered:
– Stop Use: Consumers should immediately stop using the product.
– Do Not Sell: The product is subject to a ban on marketing and a stop of sales.
– Disposal: The recall notice does not specify disposal instructions for consumers. Consumers should contact the distributor or retailer for guidance on safe disposal or return of the product.

5. Official Remedy

The following official measures have been ordered and notified by the relevant economic operators:
– Measure Ordered: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of Entry into Force: 02/12/2025
– Measure Taken: Stop of sales.
– Date of Entry into Force: 15/02/2026
– Type of Economic Operator: Distributor
– Remedy for Consumers: The recall notice does not specify a specific remedy such as a refund or replacement for consumers. The official measures are directed at the distributor to stop sales and ban marketing.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: Germany
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099415
– Case Number: SR/02021/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Contact for Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or distributor from whom the product was purchased for further information regarding the return or disposal of the product.

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