Pesticide residue in peppers from Dominican Republic
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some peppers from the Dominican Republic have small amounts of two pesticides. These are not allowed in food sold in France.
What's happening? France found these peppers had extra pesticides. The risk is low, but the peppers should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from the Dominican Republic recently, check them.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you ate them and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Dominican Republic · Notifier: France
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