Quinoa was found to contain chlorpyrifos pesticide residues at 0.044 ± 0.023 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum residue limit of 0.01 mg/kg. Potential effects: headache and dizziness, nausea and vomiting, weakness, and at higher exposure neurological disorders.
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A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.
Do not eat or use the product
Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
Check the batch number and expiry date
Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
Return it to the shop
You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
Get help and report it
If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.
General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.
Important Information
• Pay attention to the country of origin when buying quinoa. • Check any quinoa you already have at home, especially products originating from Peru. • If you are unsure about the safety of a specific ...
• Withdrawal of the product from recipients in the distribution countries. • Withdrawal of the quinoa from the market by the competent authorities or food business operators.
If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.
