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🍎 Food DE September 12, 2022

Genetically modified organisms in rice noodles from Vietnam

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Rice noodles from Vietnam may have small amounts of rice that was changed in a lab. These changes are not allowed in Europe.

What's happening? Germany found this in some noodles and told stores to stop selling them. They are checking more batches.

Does this affect me? If you bought rice noodles from Vietnam, you might have some at home.

What should I do? Stop eating them. 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany

First published
September 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.5311

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What is this product recall alert about?
Genetically modified organisms in rice noodles from Vietnam. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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