11 pesticide residues in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyriphos-ethyl - {pesticide residues} *** cl
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Cumin seeds from India have too much pesticide left on them. Some pesticides are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? The seeds were stopped at the border in the Netherlands. They have chemicals that could be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat the seeds if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyriphos-ethyl - {pesticide residues} *** cl · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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