Chlorothalonil in sugar peas from Guatemala, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Guatemala
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sugar peas from Guatemala may have a pesticide called chlorothalonil. This is a chemical used to kill fungi on crops.
What's happening? Some sugar peas from Guatemala, sent through the Netherlands, have too much chlorothalonil. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought sugar peas from Guatemala in Germany or the Netherlands, this may affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat these peas. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Guatemala · Notifier: Germany
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