Carbendazim and chlorpyrifos in grund cumin from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** clothiani
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some ground cumin from Turkey has small amounts of three pesticides that should not be there.
What's happening? Germany found these pesticides in the spice and told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought ground cumin from Turkey, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after using it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** clothiani · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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