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🍎 Food BE December 10, 2024

unidentified GMO in corn snacks from India via The Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
genetically modified unidentified - {genetically modified}
Origin
India
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some corn snacks from India came into Belgium through The Netherlands. They may have a type of corn that was changed in a lab.

What's happening? Belgium found these snacks and says they do not follow the rules. The snacks are not safe to sell.

Does this affect me? If you bought corn snacks from India in Belgium, check if they are still in your home.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: genetically modified unidentified - {genetically modified} · Origin: India · Notifier: Belgium

First published
December 10, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.9123

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What is this product recall alert about?
unidentified GMO in corn snacks from India via The Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: genetically modified unidentified - {genetically modified} · Origin: India · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 10, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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