Chlorpyrifos in Yellow Millet from Ukraine via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Yellow millet from Ukraine may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? Some yellow millet from Ukraine came into Germany and then Belgium. Tests found chlorpyrifos in it. This is not safe for people to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought yellow millet or foods with it, you might be affected. Check where your food came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the millet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Belgium
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