carbendazim in chilli from Uganda
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Carbendazim is a chemical used to kill pests on plants. It should not be in food.
What's happening? Chilli from Uganda was found to have too much carbendazim. This is not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilli from Uganda, it might have this chemical.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: Netherlands
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