Unauthorised pesticide residue chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Oranges from Egypt may have a small amount of a farming chemical called chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? Finland found this chemical in some oranges. They are checking if it is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt, you might have some.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Finland
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