Chlorpyrifos in green asparagus
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Peru
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Green asparagus from Peru may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos on it.
What's happening? Some countries in Europe found this pesticide on green asparagus. They are warning people.
Does this affect me? If you bought green asparagus from Peru, this may affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Belgium
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