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🍎 Food FR November 2, 2023

Thiamethoxam and Tricyclazole in rice from India

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some rice from India has small amounts of two farming chemicals called thiamethoxam and tricyclazole.

What's happening? France stopped shipments of this rice because the chemicals were found above safe levels.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought this rice in France. Most stores have already removed it.

What should I do? If you have this rice at home, throw it away. 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France

First published
November 2, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.7490

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What is this product recall alert about?
Thiamethoxam and Tricyclazole in rice from India. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 2, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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