Pesticides residues in Green raisin from Afghanistan
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Afghanistan
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Green raisins from Afghanistan have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is not allowed in food sold in the EU.
What's happening? Belgium stopped some green raisins at the border because they had too much chlorpyrifos.
Does this affect me? If you bought green raisins from Afghanistan, check if they are safe to eat.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about the raisins.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Afghanistan · Notifier: Belgium
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