chlorpyrifos in sunflower seed from Russia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Russia
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Sunflower seeds from Russia have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Poland stopped some sunflower seeds from Russia at the border. They found chlorpyrifos in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought sunflower seeds from Russia, this may affect you.
What should I do? Throw away the seeds or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Poland
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