Chlorpyrifos in basil from Israel
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Basil from Israel may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. Too much can be harmful.
What's happening? Some basil from Israel was found with too much chlorpyrifos. It has been recalled in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK.
Does this affect me? If you bought basil from Israel, check where it came from. You may need to throw it away.
What should I do? Do not eat the basil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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