Residues of a pesticide 2,4-D in Arabica Natural Coffee from Ethiopia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- 2,4-D - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ethiopia
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Some coffee from Ethiopia has a small amount of a farming chemical called 2,4-D.
What's happening? Cyprus stopped a batch of this coffee at the border because it had 2,4-D.
Does this affect me? If you bought Ethiopian coffee in Cyprus, check the bag.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: 2,4-D - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ethiopia · Notifier: Cyprus
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