Chlorpyrifos-ethyl in processed maize starch with raw material from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? This is about maize starch that may have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. The starch comes from France.
What's happening? Some maize starch in Belgium and the Netherlands has too much chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed.
Does this affect me? It may affect people who bought products with this starch. Check your food packages.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating the food.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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