Chlorpyrifos in masala spice from India.
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? A spice mix from India may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Czech officials found this pesticide in a masala spice mix. They issued a warning to check and remove it.
Does this affect me? If you bought masala spice from India, you might have this product. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using the spice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Czechia
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