Acetamiprid, Pyraclostrobin and Thiamethoxam in dragon fruits from Viet Nam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** pyraclostrobin - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dragon fruits from Viet Nam have small amounts of three pesticides: acetamiprid, pyraclostrobin, and thiamethoxam.
What's happening? France stopped these dragon fruits at the border because the pesticide levels were too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought dragon fruit from Viet Nam recently, check the label or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat the fruit. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** pyraclostrobin - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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