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🍎 Food IT June 25, 2021

OGM Riso istantaneo / GMO in instant rice

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Hazard
genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified}
Origin
China
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some instant rice from China may have extra genes that were not approved in the EU.

What's happening? Italy found this rice and stopped it at the border. They are not sure if it is safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought instant rice from China, check the package.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat it 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.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy

First published
June 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.3370

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What is this product recall alert about?
OGM Riso istantaneo / GMO in instant rice. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 25, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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