Ochratoxin A in Indian Rice
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Rice from India may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A. This mold can make food unsafe to eat.
What's happening? Some Indian rice sent to the Netherlands was stopped at the border. Tests found too much of this mold.
Does this affect me? If you bought Indian rice in the Netherlands, check if it was part of this batch.
What should I do? Do not eat the rice if it was recalled. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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