Acephate and Methamidophos in pitahaya from Ecuador
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Categoría
- fruits and vegetables
- Riesgo
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Pitahaya (dragon fruit) from Ecuador may have small amounts of two pesticides called acephate and methamidophos. These are not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? Spain found these pesticides in pitahaya and told other EU countries. The fruit may still be in shops or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought pitahaya from Ecuador, it might have these pesticides. Check where your fruit came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the fruit if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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