Unauthorised substance chlorfenapyr in red chilli from Vietnam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Red chilli from Vietnam may have a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This chemical is not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found this pesticide in some red chilli from Vietnam. They stopped the chilli from entering the EU.
Does this affect me? If you bought red chilli from Vietnam, check the package. 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: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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