Chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Oranges from Egypt may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is not allowed in these oranges.
What's happening? Some oranges from Egypt have been found with too much chlorpyrifos. These oranges were sent to a few European countries.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in Spain, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, and Sweden. You might have bought these oranges.
What should I do? If you have these oranges, do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Spain
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