Urtekram organic peanut butter recalled in Denmark over banned pesticide

Check your pantry if you buy organic food in Denmark.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration issued a recall for organic peanut butter.

The product comes from the brand Urtekram.

Tests found an illegal pesticide called chlorpyrifos in the peanut butter.

This chemical is not approved for use in the European Union.

The recall applies to jars with a best-before date of April 15, 2027.

Stores sold this product across Denmark.

These shops include Superbrugsen, Kvickly, Dagrofa, Alma, Løvbjerg, and Firtal.

Eating the product will not cause immediate acute symptoms.

However, long-term intake of pesticides can pose health risks.

Authorities advise consumers to return the jar to the store.

You can also throw the peanut butter away directly.

Pesticides are used to combat weeds and crop pests.

However, health officials strictly limit banned substances in food.

The Danish news agency Ritzau reported this safety update.