CHLORPYRIFOS IN POTATOES FROM SPAIN
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some potatoes from Spain have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Spain found too much chlorpyrifos in potatoes. They told the EU about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought potatoes from Spain, this might affect you.
What should I do? Throw away or return the potatoes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
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