Ochratoxin A in Basmati Rice from India via UK
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Some basmati rice from India may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A. This can happen if rice is stored in damp places.
What's happening? A batch of this rice was stopped at the border because it had too much of this mold. It was sent back.
Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice from India in Cyprus, check your package.
What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Cyprus
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