acetamiprid and monocrotophos in tea from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- European Commission
What is this? Some tea from India has small amounts of two pesticides called acetamiprid and monocrotophos.
What's happening? The European Commission found these pesticides in tea. They are checking if this is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought tea from India, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop drinking that tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: European Commission
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