4-CPA and exceedances of the maximum permitted level of fosthiazate in zucchini from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** fosthiazate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some zucchini from Turkey may have too much of two pesticides. One is called 4-CPA. The other is called fosthiazate.
What's happening? Germany found these pesticides in zucchini from Turkey. The levels are higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought zucchini from Turkey, you might have some. Check your fridge or store.
What should I do? Do not eat the zucchini. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** fosthiazate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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