Chlorate detected in lettuce from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some lettuce from Spain has a small amount of a chemical called chlorate. Chlorate is not allowed in food.
What's happening? France found chlorate in lettuce from Spain. This is a serious issue, so the lettuce is being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought lettuce from Spain, you might have some at home. Check your fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat the lettuce. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
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