Fipronil in drumsticks from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some chicken drumsticks from India have a small amount of a pesticide called fipronil. This is not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? France found fipronil in drumsticks from India. The amount is low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought these drumsticks in France might have them.
What should I do? If you have these drumsticks, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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