Chlorothalonil in mangetout peas, origin Kenya, distribution via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Mangetout peas from Kenya may have a little too much of a farming chemical called chlorothalonil.
What's happening? Belgium found the peas had extra chlorothalonil and told shops to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought mangetout peas in Belgium or the Netherlands, check your bag.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Belgium
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