Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in cumin from India, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some cumin spice from India may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos that is not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? The spice came into the Netherlands and then went to Germany. It has been taken off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin from India in Germany or the Netherlands, check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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