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🍎 Food IT May 7, 2024

Presenza non dichiarata di DNA specie avicola, pollo e bovina in "Preparazione alimentare a base di farina di frumento - Braised beef noodle" dalla Cina via Bulgaria//Undeclared presence of poultry, chicken and bovine DNA in "Food preparation based

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
prepared dishes and snacks
Hazard
import illegal - {adulteration / fraud}
Origin
China
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? A food product called "Braised beef noodle" may have small bits of chicken and beef DNA that were not listed on the label.

What's happening? This food was made in China and sent through Bulgaria. Italy found the missing labels and is warning people.

Does this affect me? If you bought this noodle mix in Italy, check your package.

What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: import illegal - {adulteration / fraud} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy

First published
May 7, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.3652

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presenza non dichiarata di DNA specie avicola, pollo e bovina in "Preparazione alimentare a base di farina di frumento - Braised beef noodle" dalla Cina via Bulgaria//Undeclared presence of poultry, chicken and bovine DNA in "Food preparation based . Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: import illegal - {adulteration / fraud} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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