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🍎 Food DE January 29, 2024

Mineral oil-like smell in rice from India, via the Netherlands

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Origin
India
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some rice from India may have a smell like mineral oil. This smell can come from the way the rice was stored or shipped.

What's happening? Germany found this smell in rice that came from India through the Netherlands. The rice may still be in stores or homes.

Does this affect me? If you have rice from India, it might be affected. Check the smell before you cook or eat it.

What should I do? If the rice smells like oil, do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany

First published
January 29, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0637

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mineral oil-like smell in rice from India, via the Netherlands. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 29, 2024 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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