Unauthorised substance Chlorpyrifos-Methyl in oranges from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some oranges from Spain may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Belgium found this pesticide in oranges from Spain. The oranges have been recalled in Belgium and France.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Spain, check where they came from. This may affect you if you live in Belgium or France.
What should I do? Do not eat the oranges. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Belgium
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