CHLORPYRIFOS IN QUINOA FROM PERU
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Peru
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Quinoa from Peru may have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? Some quinoa sold in Spain, Andorra, France, and Portugal has been checked and found to have this pesticide.
Does this affect me? If you bought quinoa from Peru, you might have some in your home.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat it if you are unsure.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Spain
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