Chlorpyrifos in OLEORESIN CAPSICUM from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India *** Spain
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A spice called oleoresin capsicum may have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl.
What's happening? Some batches of this spice from Spain have been found to contain this pesticide. The risk is not yet clear.
Does this affect me? If you bought oleoresin capsicum in the Netherlands or Spain, this notice may apply to you.
What should I do? Stop using the spice and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India *** Spain · Notifier: Netherlands
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