Chlorpyrifos, imidacloprid, methamidophos and acephate in Tarragon from Kenya via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** methamidoph
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? This is about dried tarragon herb from Kenya. It may have small amounts of four pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Belgium found these pesticides in tarragon that came through the Netherlands. The risk is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried tarragon from Kenya in Belgium or the Netherlands, this may affect you.
What should I do? Stop eating the tarragon. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** methamidoph · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Belgium
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