Residues of the anauthorised pesticide Chlorpyrifos and also residues of the Malathion in dried spearmint leaves from Egypt
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- herbs and spices
- Riesgo
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** malathion - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Dried spearmint leaves from Egypt may have small amounts of two pesticides called chlorpyrifos and malathion. These are not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some dried spearmint leaves from Egypt have been found with these pesticides. They were sold in Cyprus and Greece.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried spearmint leaves from Egypt in Cyprus or Greece, this may affect you.
What should I do? Stop using the leaves. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** malathion - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Cyprus
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