Chlorfenapyr and Diflubenzuron in habanero peppers from Mexico
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Mexico
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some habanero peppers from Mexico have too much pesticide. The pesticides are called chlorfenapyr and diflubenzuron.
What's happening? Belgium found these peppers with extra pesticides. They told Italy and other places to watch for them.
Does this affect me? If you bought habanero peppers from Mexico, check them. They might be in stores or markets.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you find them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Mexico · Notifier: Belgium
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