Chlorfenapyr in peppers from Vietnam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some peppers from Vietnam have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the peppers at the border. They say there is no immediate danger.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from Vietnam recently, check where they came from. Most peppers in stores are from other places.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not eat the peppers if you are unsure where they came from.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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