unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos-methyl in whole black cumin from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some whole black cumin seeds from India may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl. This is not allowed in food sold in the EU.
What's happening? The Dutch government found this pesticide in black cumin seeds. They stopped the product from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought whole black cumin seeds from India, check if they are affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds if they are from India. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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