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🍎 Food DK November 25, 2022

Pesticides (Famoxadone, Procymidone, Difenoconazole, and Iprodione) in fresh green chili

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
difenoconazole - {pesticide residues} *** famoxadone - {pesticide residues} *** iprodione - {pesticide residues} *** procymidone - {pesticide residues
Origin
Kenya
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Fresh green chili from Kenya may have small amounts of four pesticides. These are Famoxadone, Procymidone, Difenoconazole, and Iprodione.

What's happening? Denmark found these pesticides in some green chili. They are checking if the levels are safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh green chili in Denmark, this might affect you.

What should I do? Do not eat the chili. 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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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: difenoconazole - {pesticide residues} *** famoxadone - {pesticide residues} *** iprodione - {pesticide residues} *** procymidone - {pesticide residues · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Denmark

First published
November 25, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.6908

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticides (Famoxadone, Procymidone, Difenoconazole, and Iprodione) in fresh green chili. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: difenoconazole - {pesticide residues} *** famoxadone - {pesticide residues} *** iprodione - {pesticide residues} *** procymidone - {pesticide residues · Origin: Kenya · Notifier:...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 25, 2022 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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