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
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.
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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
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