Unauthorized substance chlorpyrifos in mallow leaves
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Albania
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Mallow leaves are herbs used in food. They may have an unwanted pesticide called chlorpyrifos.
What's happening? Some mallow leaves from Albania had too much chlorpyrifos. Italy found this and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought mallow leaves in Italy, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Italy
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