Multiple pesticide residues and ethylene oxide in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Cumin seeds from India have too much pesticide left on them. Some also have a chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? France found these seeds had unsafe levels of pesticides and ethylene oxide. They stopped the seeds from coming into the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, they might be unsafe to use.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after using them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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