Lambda cyhalothrin and clothianidin in chili peppers from Uganda
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some chili peppers from Uganda have too much pesticide. Two pesticides are named: lambda-cyhalothrin and clothianidin.
What's happening? Belgium found these peppers had too much pesticide. They told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought chili peppers from Uganda recently, check if they are still in your home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel unwell after eating them, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: Belgium
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