Chlorpyrifos in cumin seeds from Türkiye
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Cumin seeds from Türkiye may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Denmark found chlorpyrifos in cumin seeds from Türkiye. They issued a warning to check these seeds.
Does this affect me? If you have cumin seeds from Türkiye, you might be affected. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using the seeds and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Denmark
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