Linuron and prochloraz detected in ground cumin from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- linuron - {pesticide residues} *** prochloraz - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some ground cumin from the Netherlands has small amounts of two farming chemicals called linuron and prochloraz.
What's happening? Belgium found these chemicals in the spice. The amounts are low, so officials say there is no immediate danger.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought this cumin in Belgium need to check.
What should I do? If you have the spice, ask your pharmacist or doctor before using it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: linuron - {pesticide residues} *** prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Belgium
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