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🍎 Food DK AT FR NL July 15, 2022

Chlorpyrifos in organic white quinoa from Peru, via the Netherlands

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Peru
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Organic white quinoa from Peru may have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in organic food.

What's happening? Some quinoa sold in Denmark, Austria, France, and the Netherlands had this pesticide. The problem has been fixed.

Does this affect me? If you bought organic white quinoa from Peru in these countries, check your food.

What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Denmark

First published
July 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4153

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyrifos in organic white quinoa from Peru, via the Netherlands. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 15, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Austria, France, and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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