Pesticides residues in peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet) from Ouganda
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some peppers from Uganda have a small amount of a pesticide called profenofos. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the peppers at the border. The risk is low.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these peppers in France. Most stores will not have them now.
What should I do? If you have these peppers, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: France
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