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🍎 Food BE NL February 6, 2025

Unidentified GMO in corn snacks from China via The Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
prepared dishes and snacks
Hazard
genetically modified unidentified - {genetically modified}
Origin
China
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some corn snacks from China sold in Belgium and the Netherlands may have a small amount of corn that was changed in a lab. The change was not checked or approved.

What's happening? The snacks were found in stores. They were sent back or taken off shelves. No one is sure how much is in the snacks.

Does this affect me? If you bought corn snacks from China in Belgium or the Netherlands, you might have some. The risk is low.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: genetically modified unidentified - {genetically modified} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium

First published
February 6, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA25.0823

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unidentified GMO in corn snacks from China via The Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: genetically modified unidentified - {genetically modified} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 6, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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