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🍎 Food IE GB January 22, 2021

Insects in a batch of Arborio Rice from Italy

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
insects live - {foreign bodies}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Ireland
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What is this? A batch of Arborio rice from Italy has small insects in it.

What's happening? The rice was sold in Ireland and the UK. The insects are not dangerous, but they are unwanted.

Does this affect me? If you bought this rice, check your package.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Return it to the store or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: insects live - {foreign bodies} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Ireland

First published
January 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0365

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What is this product recall alert about?
Insects in a batch of Arborio Rice from Italy. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: insects live - {foreign bodies} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Ireland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 22, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Ireland and United Kingdom.
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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