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🍎 Food DE November 29, 2023

Hexaconazole & labelling deficiencies in rice plants from KH via CZ

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Cambodia
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Rice plants from Cambodia may have a small amount of a pesticide called hexaconazole. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.

What's happening? Germany found this problem and told the EU. The rice plants were sent to Germany through the Czech Republic.

Does this affect me? If you bought rice plants from Cambodia, you might be affected. This recall is in Germany.

What should I do? Do not eat the rice plants. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Cambodia · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 29, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.8234

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hexaconazole & labelling deficiencies in rice plants from KH via CZ. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Cambodia · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 29, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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