Tricyclazol in basmati rice from Pakistan
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Rice from Pakistan may have a small amount of a farming chemical called tricyclazol. This chemical is not allowed in rice sold in Europe.
What's happening? Some basmati rice from Pakistan has been found with this extra chemical. Officials in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are checking the rice.
Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice from Pakistan, you might have some at home. Check the bag or box.
What should I do? Do not eat the rice. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Denmark
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