Chlorpyrifos, malathion and metalaxyl in turmeric from India
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Categoría
- herbs and spices
- Riesgo
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** malathion - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some turmeric from India has small amounts of pesticides called chlorpyrifos, malathion, and metalaxyl. These are not allowed in food sold in Belgium.
What's happening? Belgium found these pesticides in turmeric from India. The risk is low, but the product does not follow EU rules.
Does this affect me? If you have turmeric from India, check where it came from. Most turmeric in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it. Do not throw it away unless told to.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** malathion - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Belgium
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