High results for pesticides for Peppers (other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.) from Vietnam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Some peppers from Vietnam have too much pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Switzerland found this problem and stopped the peppers at the border. The risk is not high, but they want to be safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from Vietnam, check where they came from. This may include peppers in stores or markets.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat the peppers if you are not sure where they came from.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Switzerland
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