Pesticides in chili (carbendazim)
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- carbendazim - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? A small amount of a pesticide called carbendazim was found in some chili peppers from Uganda.
What's happening? Sweden told stores to stop selling these chili peppers. The risk is low, but they want to be safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought chili peppers from Uganda recently, check if they are part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the chili peppers. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: Sweden
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