Fipronil in peppers from Dominican Republic
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some peppers from the Dominican Republic 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 peppers from the Dominican Republic. The risk is low, but the peppers should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from the Dominican Republic recently, check them. People in France may have them.
What should I do? Do not eat the peppers. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Dominican Republic · Notifier: France
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