Unauthorized novel food Betel nut (Areca catechu) from Pakistan, via Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- betel nut unauthorised - {GMO / novel food}
- Origin
- Pakistan *** unknown origin
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Betel nut is a seed from a palm tree. It is not allowed in most foods in the EU because it is not approved as safe.
What's happening? Germany found betel nut in foods coming from Pakistan through Italy. This is not allowed.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in many EU countries, including Germany, Italy, France, and others.
What should I do? If you have bought food with nuts or seeds, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to eat.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: betel nut unauthorised - {GMO / novel food} · Origin: Pakistan *** unknown origin · Notifier: Germany
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