Buprofezin, carbofuran, chlorfenapyr, diafenthiuron, dinotefuran a methomyl in red chilli peppers from Laos
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- buprofezin - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** diafenthiuron unauthorised substan
- Origin
- Laos
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Some red chilli peppers from Laos have too much pesticide in them. The pesticides are buprofezin, carbofuran, chlorfenapyr, diafenthiuron, dinotefuran and methomyl.
What's happening? The Czech Republic found these peppers had unsafe pesticide levels. They issued a warning to stop people from eating them.
Does this affect me? If you bought red chilli peppers from Laos, you might have some. Check where your peppers came from.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel unwell after eating them, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: buprofezin - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** diafenthiuron unauthorised substan · Origin: Laos · Notifier: Czechia
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