Excessive levels of chlorpyrifos (-ethyl) in organic turmeric powder from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some turmeric powder from India has too much pesticide called chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? Germany found this extra pesticide in the turmeric and told stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic turmeric powder from India, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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