Chlorpyrifos in dried olive leaves
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Albania
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Dried olive leaves may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Some dried olive leaves from Albania were found with chlorpyrifos. Belgium and France have recalled these leaves.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried olive leaves in Belgium or France, you might have this product.
What should I do? Stop using the dried olive leaves. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Belgium
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