Recall: Pesticide found in coriander leaves - German supermarkets recall fenugreek leaves over banned pesticide traces
A batch of fenugreek leaves has been pulled from shelves across Germany after tests revealed traces of a banned pesticide. The product, sold under the brand 'MDH Peacook Kasoori Methi', contains chlorpyrifos—a chemical outlawed in the EU since 2020 over health risks. Authorities have urged consumers to check their supplies immediately.
The recall affects 100-gram packs of dried fenugreek leaves with batch numbers LOT No. 314, 315, and 316. Each package carries a best-before date of November 30, 2026. The contaminated stock was distributed in 13 German states, though the exact locations have not yet been specified.
Global Foods Trading GmbH, the company behind the product, confirmed the withdrawal after routine testing detected chlorpyrifos. The pesticide was prohibited in the EU four years ago due to links to neurological harm, particularly in children. Consumers who have purchased the affected batches are advised not to use the product and return it to the point of sale. Shops and supermarkets have been instructed to remove the items from their shelves. Health officials have not yet reported any illnesses connected to the contaminated fenugreek leaves.
The recall highlights ongoing efforts to enforce the EU's ban on chlorpyrifos. Shoppers holding the specified batches should dispose of the product or seek a refund. Further updates may follow as the investigation continues into how the pesticide entered the supply chain.
