Unauthorized genetically modified organism in methionine
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified}
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food additive called methionine may have a small amount of an unapproved type of genetically changed plant in it.
What's happening? Belgium found this problem and told other countries. Experts say it is not dangerous, but the product does not follow the rules.
Does this affect me? People in Belgium, Portugal, and Spain who buy foods with this additive may have bought it.
What should I do? If you have the product, ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating it.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: genetically modified unauthorised - {genetically modified} · Notifier: Belgium
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