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Beetle that Threatens Australia's Grains Industry Found in Imported Nappies
Imported nappies containing khapra beetle larvae were found nationwide, prompting a recall of 2,000 cartons with 75% traced, to prevent biosecurity risks to grain exports.
- On September 7, Australia’s Agriculture Ministry reported khapra beetle larvae were found in Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants Walker Size 5, imported by Ontex and sold only at Woolworths, leading to product removal.
- The khapra beetle is a highly invasive pest native to India that infests stored grains, rice and oilseed, rapidly reproducing in hot conditions to ruin stored produce.
- Authorities have traced around 1,500 cartons linked to the shipment, while Ontex suspended operations at its Eastern Creek manufacturing and warehouse facility pending safety checks.
- The ministry warned $18 billion in Australia's grains industry is at risk as trading partners could reject stored produce, with NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin saying it's "the wake-up call our government needs to get serious on biosecurity."
- DAFF urges buyers of Little One’s Nappy Pants Size 5 to seal and report them via helpline 1800 798 636, as investigations are ongoing since early September, risking grain trade if khapra beetle establishes here.
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