Chlorpyrifos in Sunflower seeds from Argentina
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Sunflower seeds from Argentina may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in these seeds.
What's happening? Portugal stopped some sunflower seeds from Argentina at the border. They found chlorpyrifos in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought sunflower seeds from Argentina, you might have some. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Portugal
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