Chlorpyrifos in cowpeas from Madagascar
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide sometimes found on vegetables. It can be harmful if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Germany stopped some cowpeas from Madagascar at the border. They found too much chlorpyrifos on them.
Does this affect me? If you bought cowpeas from Madagascar recently, check the package. This mostly affects people in Germany.
What should I do? Do not eat the cowpeas if you have them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Madagascar · Notifier: Germany
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