Chlorpyrifos in hibiscus from Nigeria
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Croatia found a pesticide called chlorpyrifos in hibiscus flowers from Nigeria. Chlorpyrifos is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Croatia stopped some shipments of hibiscus from Nigeria because they had too much chlorpyrifos. This is a border rejection.
Does this affect me? If you bought hibiscus from Nigeria, it might have this pesticide. Check where your hibiscus came from.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using hibiscus tea or food.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Croatia
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