Chlorfenapyr in chili peppers from Egypt
What is this? Some chili peppers from Egypt have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France stopped some shipments of these peppers at the border. They found the extra pesticide in the fruit.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought fresh chili peppers from Egypt recently. Most peppers in shops are safe.
What should I do? If you have fresh Egyptian peppers at home, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: France
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