Thiamethoxam and unauthorised substance tricyclazole in basmati rice from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some basmati rice from India has small amounts of two pesticides that should not be there.
What's happening? Sweden stopped a batch of this rice at the border because it had these extra pesticides.
Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice from India, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Sweden
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