Chlorfenapyr and Clorpyrifos Ethyl in Dried Tomatoes
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Dried tomatoes may have two pesticides that are not allowed in the EU. These are called chlorfenapyr and chlorpyrifos ethyl.
What's happening? Italy found these pesticides in dried tomatoes from Egypt. The tomatoes may be sold in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried tomatoes in Italy, you might have some. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the dried tomatoes. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Italy
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