Chlorpyriphos in orange from Tunisia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Tunisia
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some oranges from Tunisia have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found this problem and told stores to stop selling these oranges. The problem is now fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Tunisia recently, check if they are still in your home.
What should I do? Do not eat these oranges. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Tunisia · Notifier: France
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