Residues of chlorpyrifos-ethyl in chilipeppers from Uganda.
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uganda
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Chlorpyrifos-ethyl is a pesticide sometimes used on crops. Chili peppers from Uganda may have small amounts of this pesticide.
What's happening? Belgium and the Netherlands found traces of this pesticide in chili peppers from Uganda. The levels are low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? If you bought chili peppers from Uganda in Belgium or the Netherlands, this may affect you.
What should I do? Throw away or return the chili peppers. If you’re unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uganda · Notifier: Belgium
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