Unauthorised pesticide residue (chlorpyrifos) in fresh Lauki Long Indian (squash) from India via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Fresh Lauki Long Indian squash from India may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found this squash with chlorpyrifos and told Denmark. The product was sold in Denmark.
Does this affect me? If you bought this squash in Denmark, it might have the pesticide.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Denmark
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