Thiamethoxam, tricyclazole and imidacloprid in rice from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Rice from India has small amounts of three farming chemicals. Two are pesticides called thiamethoxam and imidacloprid. The third is tricyclazole, which is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Germany stopped some rice shipments from India because they had these chemicals. The risk is low, but the rice should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought rice from India recently, check where it came from. Most rice in stores is safe.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat the rice if you are unsure where it came from.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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