unauthorized substance chlorpyrifos in bulgur from Ukraine
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Bulgur from Ukraine has been found to have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Poland stopped some bulgur from Ukraine at the border because it had too much chlorpyrifos.
Does this affect me? If you bought bulgur from Ukraine, check where it came from. Some may have this pesticide.
What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Poland
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