Anthraquinone in cardamom from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- anthraquinone - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A spice called cardamom from India may have a small amount of a chemical called anthraquinone. This chemical is sometimes used in pesticides.
What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the cardamom at the border. They think it might be unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have cardamom from India at home, you might want to check it.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat it if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: anthraquinone - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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