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🍎 Food NL DE July 20, 2023

consignment with hayashi rice sauce and 5 different coffee mixes skipped veterinary controls at BCP Rotterdam

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Origin
South Korea
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? A shipment of rice sauce and coffee mixes came into Europe without the checks that keep food safe.

What's happening? The food was not checked by animal-health experts when it arrived in Rotterdam.

Does this affect me? If you bought these products in the Netherlands or Germany, they may be in your home.

What should I do? Ask your local shop or a pharmacist if the items are safe to keep.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Origin: South Korea · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
July 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.4904

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What is this product recall alert about?
consignment with hayashi rice sauce and 5 different coffee mixes skipped veterinary controls at BCP Rotterdam. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Origin: South Korea · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 20, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands and Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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