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🍎 Food HU CZ SK December 21, 2023

Unsuitable organoleptic characteristics in jasmine rice from Slovakia

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
abnormal smell - {organoleptic aspects}
Origin
Slovakia
Notifier
Hungary
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What is this? Some bags of jasmine rice from Slovakia have an odd smell or taste.

What's happening? The rice may smell or taste bad, so it should not be eaten.

Does this affect me? If you bought jasmine rice from Slovakia in Hungary, Czechia, or Slovakia, check your bag.

What should I do? Do not eat the rice. Ask your shop for a refund or replacement. If you feel unwell, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: abnormal smell - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Hungary

First published
December 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8855

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unsuitable organoleptic characteristics in jasmine rice from Slovakia. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: abnormal smell - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Hungary
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 21, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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