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🍎 Food IT November 17, 2021

Carbendazim e Triciclazolo in Rice from Bangladesh

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Bangladesh
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Rice from Bangladesh has small amounts of two farming chemicals called carbendazim and tricyclazole. These are not allowed in food sold in Europe.

What's happening? Italy stopped some rice from Bangladesh at the border because it had these extra chemicals.

Does this affect me? If you bought rice from Bangladesh in Italy, check the package or ask the shop.

What should I do? Do not eat it. 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Bangladesh · Notifier: Italy

First published
November 17, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6223

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What is this product recall alert about?
Carbendazim e Triciclazolo in Rice from Bangladesh. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Bangladesh · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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