Unauthorized substance tricyclazole in rice from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Rice from India has been found with a small amount of an extra chemical called tricyclazole. This chemical is not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? Germany stopped some rice from India at the border because it had tricyclazole. The risk is low, but the rice should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought rice from India recently, check if it is the affected batch. Most rice in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it. Do not eat it if you are worried.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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