Pesticide residues in Indian rice
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some rice from India has a small amount of a pesticide called tricyclazole. This is not allowed in food sold in the EU.
What's happening? The rice was found to have this pesticide. It was sold in the Netherlands but has been taken off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought rice from India recently, check if it is the affected batch. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
What should I do? Return the rice to the shop where you bought it. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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