Chlorpyrifos in turmeric from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some turmeric from India has a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Germany found this pesticide in turmeric from India. They told other countries in Europe.
Does this affect me? If you bought turmeric from India, it might have this pesticide. Check your spices at home.
What should I do? Stop using the turmeric. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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