unauthorised substance ETO in peppers from Dominican Republic.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some peppers from the Dominican Republic have small amounts of two pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? France stopped these peppers at the border because they may have unsafe pesticide levels.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from the Dominican Republic, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your shop or a doctor if you are worried. Do not eat them if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Dominican Republic · Notifier: France
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