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🍎 Food FI January 21, 2022

Unauthorised substance tricyclazole (0.013 mg/kg - ppm) in rice from Vietnam, via Singapore

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Finland
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What is this? Rice from Vietnam may have a small amount of a pesticide called tricyclazole. This pesticide is not allowed in food sold in the EU.

What's happening? Finland found this rice with tricyclazole. The rice came through Singapore. The risk is not yet clear.

Does this affect me? This rice was sold in Finland. If you bought rice from Vietnam, check the package.

What should I do? Do not eat the rice 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: tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Finland

First published
January 21, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.0402

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised substance tricyclazole (0.013 mg/kg - ppm) in rice from Vietnam, via Singapore. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Finland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 21, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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