Chlorpyrifos in curry powder from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? A spice mix from India was found to have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in food sold in Greece.
What's happening? Greek officials stopped a batch of curry powder at the border. They found too much chlorpyrifos in it.
Does this affect me? If you bought curry powder from India, check if it’s the same batch. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the spice and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Greece
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