Overview

• The recall applies to Golden Sun Basmati Rice batch M0363 with a best-before date of February 12, 2027, sold in Lidl stores in Baden-Württemberg.
• Tests revealed chlorpyrifos pesticide levels in the rice exceeded the EU’s legal safety thresholds.
• Chlorpyrifos is an agricultural pesticide with high acute toxicity, posing potential neurological risks, particularly to children.
• Lidl has removed the affected product from all Baden-Württemberg stores and is offering full refunds without requiring proof of purchase.
• The recall was initiated by Italian supplier Agrover srl and announced via regulatory platforms, including Produktwarnung.eu.