Recently, the Italian Ministry of Health issued an urgent recall document saying that traces of pesticides were detected in a popcorn product, so some batches were recalled.

The Italian Fanpage reported that the Italian Ministry of Health recently issued a document stating that due to the presence of "chlorpyrifos insecticide" detected in the Snack Day brand salty microwave popcorn (pop corn salad per microonde), it is produced by the Spanish company LIVEN S.A. Some products distributed by Italian supermarket Lidl are being recalled. Specific information is as follows:

-Snack Day brand salty microwave popcorn, 3x100 grams, batches are: 22338, 22340, 22354, 22356, the corresponding shelf life is December 5, 2024, December 7, 2024, December 21, 2024 Day, December 23, 2024.

The Italian Ministry of Health reminds consumers who have purchased the above batch of products not to eat them and return them to the point of sale.

The insecticide chlorpyrifos has been used in agriculture since its introduction in 1965 to kill pests, including insects and worms, according to reports. Previously, the European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) confirmed that the pesticide was harmful to human health, so the EU has banned the use of this pesticide.