Detection of chlorpyrifos in organic oranges from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some oranges from Italy have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? France found this in organic oranges. The risk is serious but the problem is fixed now.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these oranges in France. Most stores have removed them.
What should I do? If you have these oranges, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: France
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