Unauthorised substances (pesticides) in peppers (Capsicum spp.) from Rwanda
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** mepronil - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos u
- Origin
- Rwanda
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Some peppers from Rwanda have small amounts of pesticides that are not allowed in Switzerland.
What's happening? Switzerland found these peppers at the border and stopped them from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from Rwanda recently, check them.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** mepronil - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos u · Origin: Rwanda · Notifier: Switzerland
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