Too high content of methamidophos, acephate and chlorpyrifos in chilies from Kenya
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** methamidoph
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some chilies from Kenya have too much of three pesticides: methamidophos, acephate, and chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? Germany found these chilies had unsafe levels of these pesticides. The risk is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilies from Kenya, you might have some. Check where your chilies came from.
What should I do? If you have these chilies, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** methamidoph · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Germany
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