Residues of unauthorised pesticides and residues of authorised pesticides above the maximum permitted levels in fresh peppers from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} *** pr
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Some fresh peppers from Egypt have too much pesticide. The pesticides are not allowed or are above safe levels.
What's happening? Cyprus found these peppers at the border. They have harmful pesticide residues.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh peppers from Egypt, you might have them. Check where your peppers came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick. Throw them away or return them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} *** pr · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Cyprus
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