Urgent warning issued after popular nappy brand found to be infested with pest larvae

Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern

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The Risks of the Khapra Beetle

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Urgent warning issued after popular nappy brand found to be infested with pest larvae

Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern

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