Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos and pesticide residues in cumin powder from China
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** imidaclop
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Some cumin powder from China has small amounts of pesticides that should not be there. These include chlorpyrifos, which is not allowed in food.
What's happening? A few countries in Europe found these pesticides in cumin powder. The powder was sold in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin powder from China, you might have some at home. People in Denmark, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, or Switzerland could be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the cumin powder. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** imidaclop · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark
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