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🍎 Food NL August 23, 2023

pesticide residues in Indian basmati rice

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some Indian basmati rice has small amounts of pesticides that should not be there.

What's happening? The rice was sold in the Netherlands but had extra pesticides like imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and tricyclazole.

Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice from India in the Netherlands, check your bag.

What should I do? Return the rice to the store and ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
August 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.5697

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What is this product recall alert about?
pesticide residues in Indian basmati rice. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 23, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
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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