Unauthorized substance chlorpyrifos in frozen green okra from Egypt via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some frozen green okra from Egypt may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Germany found this pesticide in the okra. They told other countries like Austria to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen green okra from Egypt, you might have this product.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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