chlorpyrifos, ethylene oxide in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Cumin seeds from India may have two unsafe pesticides: chlorpyrifos and ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped some cumin seeds at the border because tests found these pesticides.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Stop using the seeds and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Bulgaria
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