Profenofos in green chili from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some green chili from Kenya has a small amount of a pesticide called profenofos. This is not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? France found this chili at the border and stopped it from entering. The risk is low, but the chili should not be eaten.
Does this affect me? If you bought green chili from Kenya recently, check where it came from. Most chili sold in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you have this chili, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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