Multiple pesticide residues in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residu
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some cumin seeds from India have small amounts of pesticides. These are chemicals used to protect crops.
What's happening? France found too much pesticide in cumin seeds from India. The seeds were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, you may have some. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Throw away any Indian cumin seeds you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residu · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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