Presence of Chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt, via Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some oranges from Egypt may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Spain found chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt. These oranges came through the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges in Spain or Portugal, check if they are from Egypt.
What should I do? Do not eat the oranges. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Spain
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