Unauthorized novel food betel nut from Pakistan, via Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Acacia rigidula unauthorised - {GMO / novel food}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food product from Pakistan that contains betel nut has been sent through Italy. Betel nut is not allowed in Europe as a new food.
What's happening? Germany found this product and told other countries. Italy received the product from Pakistan.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in Germany, France, Italy, or Ukraine who have this product.
What should I do? If you have this product, do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Acacia rigidula unauthorised - {GMO / novel food} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Germany
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