Chlorpyriphos-ethyl in oranges from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Oranges from Egypt may have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Slovenia stopped some Egyptian oranges at the border because they might have too much of this pesticide.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt recently, you might have some. The risk is not clear yet.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat the oranges if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Slovenia
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