Chlorpyrifos-methyl in ground cumin from Germany with raw material from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Ground cumin is a spice made from crushed cumin seeds. Chlorpyrifos-methyl is a pesticide sometimes used on crops.
What's happening? Some ground cumin sold in Germany and Austria may have traces of this pesticide. The spice came from Germany but used raw cumin from Turkey.
Does this affect me? If you bought ground cumin in Germany or Austria, check the package. You might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the cumin and throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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