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
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.
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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
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