Chemical residues detected in lemons
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- imazalil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some lemons from South Africa have a small amount of a farming chemical called imazalil.
What's happening? The lemons were sold in France and Belgium but the amount of chemical is low and not thought to be dangerous.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons in France or Belgium, you may have them at home.
What should I do? You can keep using the lemons. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: France
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