Chloorpyrifos in chili peppers from Uganda
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some chili peppers from Uganda have a pesticide called chloorpyrifos. Too much of this can be harmful.
What's happening? These peppers were stopped at the border in Belgium and the Netherlands. They were not allowed into the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought chili peppers from Uganda recently, check where they came from. Most stores will not sell these now.
What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: Belgium
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