Carbofuran, propiconazole and unauthorized substances carbendazim and chlorfenapyr in holy basil from Cambodia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide r
- Origin
- Cambodia
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Holy basil from Cambodia has too much pesticide. The pesticides are carbendazim, carbofuran, chlorfenapyr, and propiconazole.
What's happening? Czech officials found these pesticides in holy basil. They say it is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought holy basil from Cambodia, this may affect you.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide r · Origin: Cambodia · Notifier: Czechia
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