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🍎 Food DK FI SE April 11, 2022

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
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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

First published
April 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2138

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 11, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Finland, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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