Unauthorized substance Thiamethoxam in Basmati Rice from India (via Lebanon)
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Categoría
- cereals and bakery products
- Riesgo
- thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Basmati rice from India (shipped through Lebanon) has a small amount of a pesticide called thiamethoxam. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? The rice was stopped at the border in Cyprus. The amount of pesticide is low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? Only if you have bought this rice in Cyprus. Most rice in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you have this rice, return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Cyprus
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