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🍎 Food NL BE November 22, 2023

Chlorpyrifos and propiconazole in parsley

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Egypt
Notifier
Netherlands
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This alert was reported 919 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Parsley from Egypt may have two extra pesticides. These are chemicals used to kill bugs on plants.

What's happening? Some parsley sold in the Netherlands and Belgium has too much pesticide. The parsley came from Egypt.

Does this affect me? If you bought parsley from Egypt in the Netherlands or Belgium, it might be unsafe.

What should I do? Throw away any Egyptian parsley you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
November 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8093

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyrifos and propiconazole in parsley. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 22, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands and Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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