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🍎 Food DE July 26, 2023

Unauthorised genetically modified organisms (rice) in rice noodles from Vietnam, via Czech Republic

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some rice noodles from Vietnam may have tiny bits of rice that were changed in a lab. These bits were not allowed in Europe.

What's happening? Germany found these noodles in shops. They were sent from Vietnam through the Czech Republic.

Does this affect me? If you bought rice noodles from Vietnam, check the package. You might have some at home.

What should I do? Stop eating them and throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.5069

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised genetically modified organisms (rice) in rice noodles from Vietnam, via Czech Republic. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 26, 2023 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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