unauthorised pesticide residue fipronil in peppers from Dominican Republic
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Peppers from the Dominican Republic may have a small amount of a pesticide called fipronil. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found fipronil in peppers from the Dominican Republic. The risk is low, but the peppers should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from the Dominican Republic recently, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Dominican Republic · Notifier: France
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