Bovine DNA detected in noodles from China via Hong Kong
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- import illegal - {adulteration / fraud}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some noodles from China sold in Italy may have small amounts of cow DNA in them. This is not allowed.
What's happening? Italy found these noodles in stores. They were sent from China through Hong Kong.
Does this affect me? If you bought noodles from China in Italy, check the package.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat the noodles if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: import illegal - {adulteration / fraud} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
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