EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Cereals and bakery products
Pest infestation in rice from Thailand, via the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8899
Summary
Red rice from Thailand, distributed via the Netherlands, was found to contain insect infestations classified as foreign bodies. The European Union has halted distribution of the product from Germany following official market controls. The hazard poses a potential risk due to the presence of pests in the cereal product.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
red rice
- Category
- Cereals and bakery products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- insects - infested with - foreign bodies
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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