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🍎 Food IT June 3, 2026

CLOTHIANIDIN in basmati rice from PAKISTAN

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
clothianidin - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Pakistan
Notifier
Italy
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in IT.
📈 Timeline
1 days active so far
June 4, 2026 June 4, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Basmati rice from Pakistan may have a pesticide called clothianidin. This chemical is used to kill bugs but can be harmful if eaten too much.

What's happening? Italy has stopped some basmati rice from Pakistan at the border. They found too much clothianidin in it.

Does this affect me? If you have basmati rice from Pakistan, it might be unsafe. Check where your rice came from.

What should I do? Do not eat the rice if it is from Pakistan. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Italy

First published
June 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 hour ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4894

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What is this product recall alert about?
CLOTHIANIDIN in basmati rice from PAKISTAN. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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