Presence of multiple pesticides above legal limits in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Cumin seeds from India have too much pesticide. Some pesticides are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Italy found these seeds had unsafe pesticide levels. They rejected the shipment.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, check them.
What should I do? Stop using them and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide · Origin: India · Notifier: Italy
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