Nicotine in chickpeas from India via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- nicotine - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some chickpeas from India may have a small amount of nicotine, a chemical used in pesticides.
What's happening? Germany found nicotine in chickpeas that came from India through the Netherlands. The risk is low.
Does this affect me? If you bought chickpeas from India, check if they are affected.
What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nicotine - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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