unauthorised substance isoprocarb in pumpkin seeds from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- isoprocarb unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Pumpkin seeds from China may have a pesticide called isoprocarb. This is not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Spain found these seeds with isoprocarb. They have been stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pumpkin seeds from China, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat the seeds if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: isoprocarb unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
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