Carbendazim in green chili from Uganda
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Green chili from Uganda may have a pesticide called carbendazim. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Some green chili from Uganda has been found with carbendazim. It was sold in Denmark, France, Germany, and the UK.
Does this affect me? If you bought green chili from Uganda, it might be affected. Check where your chili came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the chili if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: Denmark
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