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🍎 Food DK February 26, 2021

Basmati rice with high level of Carbendazim and Tricyclazol

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Pakistan
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Some basmati rice from Pakistan has small amounts of two farming sprays called carbendazim and tricyclazol.

What's happening? Denmark found these sprays in the rice. They are not allowed in food sold in Europe.

Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice in Denmark, check the bag or box.

What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Denmark

First published
February 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0988

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What is this product recall alert about?
Basmati rice with high level of Carbendazim and Tricyclazol. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Denm...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 26, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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