unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Oranges from Egypt may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Spain found this pesticide in oranges from Egypt. They stopped the oranges from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt, check where they came from. This only affects oranges from Egypt.
What should I do? Do not eat the oranges if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Spain
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