Avermectin B1a in bell peppers from Morocco, via Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- abamectin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Morocco
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some bell peppers from Morocco may have a little too much pesticide called avermectin B1a.
What's happening? Germany told Spain about peppers with too much pesticide. Spain is checking and pulling them from stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought bell peppers from Morocco in Germany or Spain, you might have some.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you ate them and feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: abamectin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Germany
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