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🍎 Food DK DE March 1, 2022

Carbendazim and chlorpyrifos in oregano

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Some dried oregano sold in Denmark and Germany has small amounts of two farming chemicals called carbendazim and chlorpyrifos.

What's happening? Officials found these chemicals in the oregano. They are checking where the herbs came from.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried oregano in Denmark or Germany, you may have some at home.

What should I do? Stop using the oregano. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Denmark

First published
March 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.1206

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What is this product recall alert about?
Carbendazim and chlorpyrifos in oregano. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 1, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark and Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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