Presence of chlorpyrifos in unauthorized novel food fenugreek leaves (Trigonella foenum graecum) from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some fenugreek leaves from India have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in these leaves.
What's happening? Italy found these leaves with the wrong pesticide. They stopped the leaves from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought fenugreek leaves from India, you might have some. Check your food.
What should I do? Throw away any fenugreek leaves from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Italy
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