Unauthorised pesticide residue (chlorpyrifos) in dried yellow lentils from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Some dried yellow lentils from India have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in these lentils.
What's happening? These lentils were sold in several countries. They may have too much chlorpyrifos, which is unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried yellow lentils from India, you might have some. Check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Return them to the store or throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Denmark
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