Chlorpyrifos in potatoes
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Potatoes grown in Belgium may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos on them. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Belgium found too much chlorpyrifos on some potatoes. These potatoes were sold in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought potatoes from these countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw away or return the potatoes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Belgium
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