Pesticide residue limits exceeded for cumin from Türkiye
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some cumin from Türkiye has too much pesticide. Pesticides are chemicals used to kill bugs on plants.
What's happening? Germany found too much pesticide in cumin from Türkiye. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you have cumin from Türkiye, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the cumin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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