ethylene oxide and clorpyrifos in organic ashwagandha powder from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Organic ashwagandha powder from India may have two harmful things: a germ called Salmonella and two pesticides, chlorpyrifos and ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Germany found these problems in the powder and told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you have this powder at home, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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