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🍎 Food AT May 15, 2026

GMO-associated DNA sequences in vegan pork slices

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
not in catalogue - {not determined (other)}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Austria
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in AT.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Some vegan pork slices may have small pieces of DNA from genetically changed plants. This is not a safety risk for people.

What's happening? Austria found these DNA pieces in vegan pork slices from Vietnam. The slices are not dangerous to eat.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought vegan pork slices in Austria. Most people are not at risk.

What should I do? Check your fridge. If you have the slices, you can still eat them. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: not in catalogue - {not determined (other)} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Austria

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4274

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What is this product recall alert about?
GMO-associated DNA sequences in vegan pork slices. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: not in catalogue - {not determined (other)} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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