Rice contaminated by acetamiprid
- Classification
- Fraud notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Rice from Pakistan has a small amount of a pesticide called acetamiprid. This is not allowed in food sold in Belgium.
What's happening? Belgium found acetamiprid in some rice. The rice was sold in Belgium but is now being taken off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought rice recently, check if it is from Pakistan. If it is, do not eat it.
What should I do? Return the rice to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Belgium
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