A suspected rice plant was found in a straw broom imported from China, prompting a biosecurity investigation by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and retailer Bunnings. The brooms were removed from sale pending investigation.
A biosecurity investigation is underway after a Bunnings customer found a suspected rice plant in a straw broom imported from China . The customer alerted the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Bunnings , leading to the removal of the brooms from sale pending investigation. Both Bunnings and the Department are collaborating to ensure all biosecurity and import regulations are followed.
The brooms underwent heat treatments and methyl bromide fumigation to prevent any seeds from germinating
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