Chlorpyrifos in clover seeds from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A batch of clover seeds from Egypt was found to have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in these seeds.
What's happening? Spain stopped the seeds at the border because they had too much chlorpyrifos. The seeds were not allowed into the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought clover seeds from Egypt, check if they are the same batch. Most people will not be affected.
What should I do? If you have these seeds, do not use them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after handling them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Spain
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