Carbenzim in basmati rice from Pakistan
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Basmati rice from Pakistan may have a small amount of a pesticide called carbendazim. This is not allowed in food sold in Denmark.
What's happening? Denmark found carbendazim in some basmati rice from Pakistan. They are warning people who may have bought it.
Does this affect me? If you have basmati rice from Pakistan at home, this warning may apply to you.
What should I do? Do not eat the rice. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: Denmark
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