Elevated levels of MOSH and MOAH in rice
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} *** mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some rice may have small amounts of mineral oils called MOSH and MOAH. These can come from the environment.
What's happening? Rice from India has been found with higher levels of these oils. Some countries are checking and recalling affected rice.
Does this affect me? If you bought Long Grain Basmati Rice, check if it is from India. This may include products in Austria, Belgium, and other listed countries.
What should I do? Stop eating the rice if it is from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about past meals.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} *** mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: India · Notifier: Austria
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