Clothianidin, chlorfenapyr, dinotefuran and fipronil in fresh chili pepper from Cambodia, via Vietnam
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance
- Origin
- Cambodia
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Some fresh small red chili peppers from Cambodia have too much pesticide. Four chemicals are found: clothianidin, chlorfenapyr, dinotefuran and fipronil.
What's happening? Norway found these peppers had extra pesticides. They told Vietnam, who stopped the sale.
Does this affect me? If you bought small red chili peppers from Cambodia, you may have some. Check your kitchen.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance · Origin: Cambodia · Notifier: Norway
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