Chlorpyrifos in fresh pears from China
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Pears from China may have a small amount of a farming chemical called chlorpyrifos on them.
What's happening? Some pears shipped from China have been found with this chemical. Officials are checking to see if it is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought pears from China in Denmark or the Netherlands, this notice applies to you.
What should I do? Throw away or return the pears. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark
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