Chlorpyrifos and cypemethrine residues in plums from Cambodia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Cambodia
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Plums from Cambodia may have small amounts of two pesticides called chlorpyrifos and cypemethrine.
What's happening? Checks found these pesticides in plums. They are not allowed in the EU.
Does this affect me? If you bought plums from Cambodia, you might have some. The risk is low.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Cambodia · Notifier: Czechia
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