4-CPA in groundnuts
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? This is about a chemical called 4-CPA found in groundnuts (peanuts). 4-CPA is a pesticide not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? Groundnuts from the United States had too much 4-CPA. Belgium and the Netherlands recalled some batches.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts or peanut products in Belgium or the Netherlands, check the recall list.
What should I do? Do not eat the recalled groundnuts. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Belgium
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