Thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and acetamiprid in basmati rice from Pakistan
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some basmati rice from Pakistan has small amounts of three pesticides. These are chemicals used to kill bugs.
What's happening? The rice was sold in the Netherlands. Tests found the pesticides above safe levels.
Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice from Pakistan in the Netherlands, check your bag.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Netherlands
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