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🍎 Food GR October 11, 2022

Chlorpyrifos in hulled sesame seeds from India

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
Greece
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What is this? Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide sometimes found in food. Hulled sesame seeds from India may have this chemical.

What's happening? Greece stopped some sesame seeds from India at the border. They found chlorpyrifos in them.

Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from India, check them. This may only affect seeds from that country.

What should I do? Stop eating the seeds if you have them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Greece

First published
October 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.5893

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyrifos in hulled sesame seeds from India. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Greece
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 11, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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