Pesticide analysis result for oranges - MRL exceeded for chlorpropharm
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpropham - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Oranges from Egypt have too much of a chemical called chlorpropham. This is a pesticide used to keep potatoes fresh.
What's happening? Denmark found too much chlorpropham in oranges. They have told stores to take these oranges off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Denmark recently, check if they are from Egypt.
What should I do? If you have these oranges, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpropham - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Denmark
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