Chlorpyrifos in plantains, from Costa Rica
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Costa Rica
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? This is about a pesticide called chlorpyrifos found in plantains from Costa Rica.
What's happening? Plantains from Costa Rica have too much chlorpyrifos. This is not safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought plantains from Costa Rica, this may affect you.
What should I do? Throw away any plantains from Costa Rica. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Costa Rica · Notifier: Netherlands
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