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
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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Denmark
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.