chlorpropham in Egyptian oranges
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpropham - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Chlorpropham is a chemical used to stop potatoes from sprouting. It can sometimes be found on oranges.
What's happening? Some oranges from Egypt had too much chlorpropham. These oranges were sold in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt in the Netherlands, you might have some.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpropham - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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