Chlorpyrifos, thiamethoxam and tricyclazole in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticid
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Cumin seeds from India may have too much pesticide in them. Three pesticides are named: chlorpyrifos, thiamethoxam, and tricyclazole.
What's happening? Greece stopped some cumin seeds at the border because tests found these pesticides. The seeds were sent back.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, you may have some at home. Check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticid · Origin: India · Notifier: Greece
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