Consumers were warned on Tuesday not to eat Basmati Rice produced by  Mahmood Rice in 900g packets.

The product was found to contain a high level of pesticides, the Environmental Health Protection Department said. 

The product has lot number YHP 00217 with a durability date of 12-2024. Its origin was Pakistan.  

In a separate warning, the directorate urged consumers to avoid Matcha Tea produced by Shan Wai Sham of China because of a high level of aluminium.

The product comes in an 80g cylindrical container with a best before date of 30/06/2025.

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