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🍎 Food DK February 10, 2026

Pesticide residues chlorfenapyr, ethion and profenofos in dried chilli

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** ethion - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residu
Origin
Thailand
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Dried chilli from Thailand has small amounts of three pesticides that are not allowed in the EU.

What's happening? Denmark found these pesticides in dried chilli and told the EU.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought dried chilli from Thailand recently in Denmark.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** ethion - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residu · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Denmark

First published
February 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.1071

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticide residues chlorfenapyr, ethion and profenofos in dried chilli. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** ethion - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residu · Origin: Thailand · Noti...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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