Residues of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Lithuania
What is this? Oranges from Egypt may have small amounts of a farming chemical called chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? Lithuania found this chemical in oranges and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt recently, check the bag or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Lithuania
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