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PRESENZA DI RESIDUI FITOSANITARI (TETRAMETRINA) IN RISO CARNAROLI CLASSICO INTEGRALE

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
tetramethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some rice has a small amount of a farming chemical called tetramethrin. This is not allowed in food.

What's happening? Italy found this chemical in a brand of whole-grain rice. The rice was sold in Italy and Belgium.

Does this affect me? If you bought whole-grain rice from this brand, check if it is the one with the problem.

What should I do? Stop eating the rice. 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tetramethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy

First published
December 15, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.5760

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What is this product recall alert about?
PRESENZA DI RESIDUI FITOSANITARI (TETRAMETRINA) IN RISO CARNAROLI CLASSICO INTEGRALE. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tetramethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 15, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Italy and Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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