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title: "Food Authority Warns Against Three Rice Products"
date: 2026-06-08T13:54:13.879+00:00
updated: 2026-06-08T13:54:13.879+00:00
topics: ["National", "Health"]
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# Food Authority Warns Against Three Rice Products

## In brief

- The Food Authority has issued a warning against consuming three specific rice products.
- The warning is due to the presence of a banned pesticide.
- Consumers are advised not to eat the affected rice.

The Food Authority has issued a public warning advising consumers not to consume three specific rice products. This alert comes after the discovery of a banned pesticide in these products.

MaltaToday reported that the warning pertains to particular brands of rice found to contain the prohibited substance. NET News also carried the warning, urging the public to avoid consuming the affected rice.

Authorities are taking steps to ensure the removal of these products from the market to safeguard public health.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both NET News and MaltaToday reported the Food Authority's warning about rice products containing a banned pesticide, with consistent factual information.

## Sources (1)

- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/06/08/twissija-biex-dan-ir-ross-ma-jigix-ikkunsmat/)

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