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🍎 Food FI August 21, 2024

Pesticide residue tricyclazole in rice from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Finland
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What is this? Some rice from Italy has a small amount of a farming chemical called tricyclazole. This chemical is not allowed in rice sold in Europe.

What's happening? Finland found this rice and told stores to stop selling it. The amount of chemical is low, so it is not thought to be dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you bought rice from Italy recently in Finland, check the package. If you are not sure, ask the store.

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

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Finland

First published
August 21, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.6328

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticide residue tricyclazole in rice from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Finland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 21, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
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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