Unauthorised pesticide residues (Tricyclazole, Chlorpyrifos) in curry powder.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Some curry powder from Vietnam has small amounts of two pesticides that are not allowed in food sold in Finland.
What's happening? The Finnish food safety team found these pesticides in the curry powder. They have told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you have bought curry powder from Vietnam, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** tricyclazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Finland
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