Chlorpyrifos in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Cumin seeds from India may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? France stopped some cumin seeds from India at the border because they had too much chlorpyrifos.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, check the package. If you are unsure, do not use them.
What should I do? Throw away any cumin seeds from India. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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