Ethylene oxide in peppers
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some peppers from Uganda may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide used on crops.
What's happening? France found this chemical in peppers from Uganda. They are checking if it is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from Uganda, you might have some. Other countries are not affected.
What should I do? Throw away any peppers from Uganda. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: France
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