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🍎 Food FR March 31, 2021

unauthorised substance ETO in peppers from India

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
France
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What is this? Peppers from India may have a pesticide called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in Europe.

What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the peppers at the border.

Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from India, they might be unsafe.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France

First published
March 31, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.1638

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What is this product recall alert about?
unauthorised substance ETO in peppers from India. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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