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🍎 Food DE April 23, 2021

Novel food (June beetle - Phyllophaga) from Thailand, via the United Arab Emirates

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
novel food ingredient - {novel food}
Origin
Thailand
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A food from Thailand that used a new ingredient called June beetle. It came to Germany through the United Arab Emirates.

What's happening? Officials in Germany got a notice about this food. They are not sure yet if it is safe.

Does this affect me? This food may be sold in Germany. If you see it, you might want to check.

What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about eating this food.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.2024

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What is this product recall alert about?
Novel food (June beetle - Phyllophaga) from Thailand, via the United Arab Emirates. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 23, 2021 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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