Significant presence of chlorpyrifos in rice
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Rice from Pakistan may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France and Italy found too much chlorpyrifos in rice. They have recalled some rice.
Does this affect me? If you bought rice from Pakistan, check the package. You may need to return it.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating the rice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: France
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