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🍎 Food DE December 15, 2020

Non-labeled genetically modified corn in corn starch from the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Origin
China
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some corn starch from China may have small amounts of corn that was changed in a lab. The package does not say this.

What's happening? Germany found this corn starch in the Netherlands. The amount of changed corn is very small.

Does this affect me? If you bought corn starch from the Netherlands, check the package.

What should I do? If you are not sure, ask your pharmacist or doctor before using it.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 15, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.5755

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?
Non-labeled genetically modified corn in corn starch from the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 15, 2020 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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