Unauthorised pesticide residues in green pepper from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Green peppers from China have too much of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Finland found these peppers at the border. They were stopped and will not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought green peppers from China recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your shop if the peppers are safe. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Finland
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