🍎 Food NL AT BE HR CZ DE SE May 30, 2023

Pesticide residues in cumin from India

Classification: Alert notification
Risk: Serious
Category: herbs and spices
Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyriphos-ethyl - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide
Origin: India
Notifier: Netherlands

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1095 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? Some cumin from India has too much pesticide left on it. Pesticides are chemicals used to kill bugs on crops.

What's happening? Many countries in Europe found unsafe levels of pesticides in cumin from India. The problem has been fixed.

Does this affect me? If you bought cumin from India, check where it came from. Most cumin in stores is safe now.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it. Throw it away if you are unsure.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyriphos-ethyl - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands

First published

May 30, 2023

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.3618

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

NL, AT, BE, HR, CZ, DE, SE

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

May 30, 2023

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Pesticide residues in cumin from India. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyriphos-ethyl - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 30, 2023 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, and Sweden.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ 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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