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🍎 Food GB December 14, 2020

Black Rice Noodles from China positive for GMO

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified}
Origin
China
Notifier
United Kingdom
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What is this? Black rice noodles from China may have an unauthorised type of genetically changed rice in them.

What's happening? The United Kingdom stopped some of these noodles at the border because they might contain GM rice that is not allowed in Europe.

Does this affect me? If you bought black rice noodles from China, check if they are part of this batch.

What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: China · Notifier: United Kingdom

First published
December 14, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.5744

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What is this product recall alert about?
Black Rice Noodles from China positive for GMO. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: China · Notifier: United Kingdom
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 14, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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