Exceedance of the MRL for Chlorpyrifos in limes from Brazil
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some limes from Brazil have too much of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found limes with too much chlorpyrifos. These limes were sold in France.
Does this affect me? If you bought limes from Brazil in France, this might affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat these limes. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: France
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