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Chinese Health Network Reporter Huang Zilun / Taipei Report November 2, 2012
The well-known domestic packaged rice brand "Jindun Rice" was urgently removed from shelves at major retail stores yesterday, November 1, after self-testing revealed excessive levels of the pesticides "Pirimiphos-methyl" and "Cypermethrin." Over 120,000 kilograms were recalled, but it is suspected that more than 7.5 million kilograms of contaminated rice may have already been consumed by the public. Both Pirimiphos-methyl and Cypermethrin are moderately toxic pesticides primarily used for pest control. Toxicology experts warn that ingestion could harm liver function, and pregnant women may face risks of fetal nerve damage.
Jindun Rice suddenly announced the emergency recall of 21 of its packaged rice products yesterday morning. The issue stems from self-conducted tests on October 16, which detected pesticide residues exceeding safety standards. Most of the company's rice was sourced from Changhua, and the contaminated batch was from this year's first harvest, totaling approximately 15 million kilograms, with the majority already sold.
Major retailers such as Carrefour, RT-Mart, and A.mart have already removed the products. Carrefour stated that about 14 items were pulled, totaling nearly 20,000 bags (around 80,000 kilograms). Promotions for Jindun Rice will be replaced with other products, and refunds are being accepted. Restocking will require new inspection certificates, and other rice suppliers will also be held to the same standard. RT-Mart removed 18 items (about 10,000 bags or 30,000 kilograms), while A.mart recalled 15 items (totaling roughly 10,000 kilograms), with restocking estimated to take a month.
Lee Tsang-lang, Director of the Agriculture and Food Agency, acknowledged that while annual inspections are conducted, some problematic products may slip through, as seen in this case. He pledged to strengthen inspection procedures but advised consumers who purchased the rice to seek refunds or exchanges.
Lin Chieh-liang, Director of the Clinical Toxicology Department at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, warned that excessive consumption of these pesticides could impair liver function, pose risks to fetal nerve development in pregnant women, and weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.
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Golden Rice Pesticide Scare: 7.5M Kg Consumed, Liver Risk Feared
The well-known domestic packaged rice brand "Jindun Rice" was urgently removed from shelves at major retail stores yesterday, November 1, after self-testing revealed excessive levels of the pesticides "Pirimiphos-methyl" and "Cypermethrin." Over 120,000 kilograms were recalled, but it is suspected that more than 7.5 million kilograms of contaminated rice may have already been consumed by the public. Both Pirimiphos-methyl and Cypermethrin are moderately toxic pesticides primarily used for pest control. Toxicology experts warn that ingestion could harm liver function, and pregnant women may face risks of fetal nerve damage.
Jindun Rice suddenly announced the emergency recall of 21 of its packaged rice products yesterday morning. The issue stems from self-conducted tests on October 16, which detected pesticide residues exceeding safety standards. Most of the company's rice was sourced from Changhua, and the contaminated batch was from this year's first harvest, totaling approximately 15 million kilograms, with the majority already sold.
Major retailers such as Carrefour, RT-Mart, and A.mart have already removed the products. Carrefour stated that about 14 items were pulled, totaling nearly 20,000 bags (around 80,000 kilograms). Promotions for Jindun Rice will be replaced with other products, and refunds are being accepted. Restocking will require new inspection certificates, and other rice suppliers will also be held to the same standard. RT-Mart removed 18 items (about 10,000 bags or 30,000 kilograms), while A.mart recalled 15 items (totaling roughly 10,000 kilograms), with restocking estimated to take a month.
Lee Tsang-lang, Director of the Agriculture and Food Agency, acknowledged that while annual inspections are conducted, some problematic products may slip through, as seen in this case. He pledged to strengthen inspection procedures but advised consumers who purchased the rice to seek refunds or exchanges.
Lin Chieh-liang, Director of the Clinical Toxicology Department at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, warned that excessive consumption of these pesticides could impair liver function, pose risks to fetal nerve development in pregnant women, and weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.
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