Buprofezin in fresh peppers (capsicum) and chili
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- buprofezin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Some fresh peppers and chili may have a small amount of a pesticide called buprofezin.
What's happening? A few shipments of peppers and chili from Türkiye were found to have this pesticide. Authorities are checking the issue.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh peppers or chili in Denmark or Germany, this might include you.
What should I do? Check your fridge. If you have peppers or chili, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should keep or throw them away.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: buprofezin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Denmark
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