Chlorpyrifos in dates from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dates from Egypt may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Germany found too much chlorpyrifos in dates from Egypt. They are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought dates from Egypt, you might be affected. Check your dates at home.
What should I do? Throw away any dates from Egypt. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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