Methamidophos and Acephate in fresh green chilies from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Fresh green chilies from Kenya may have too much of two pesticides called methamidophos and acephate.
What's happening? Germany found these pesticides in chilies from Kenya. They are not allowed in food sold in Europe.
Does this affect me? If you bought green chilies from Kenya, they might be unsafe to eat.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Germany
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