Ethylene Oxide In Brown Rice Via Italy

Recall Summary Brown rice imported from Italy and distributed in Malta contains ethylene oxide, a chemical used as a pesticide. Ethylene oxide levels in the product exceed safe limits set by food safety regulations. This recall affects brown rice products from this Italian source that were distributed to Malta.

Product

Ethylene oxide in Brown Rice via Italy. Category: cereals and bakery products. Origin: Italy

Reason

Ethylene oxide in Brown Rice via Italy

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

European Union

Agency

RASFF

Recall date

2026-06-05

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

MT

Distribution

Malta

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9d652ae4-7017-4fd5-92f1-9aaff6d40741