Cypermethrin above the MRL (0.45 mg/kg) in Vegetable Oil
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- cypermethrin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? A pesticide called cypermethrin was found in vegetable oil at a level above the safe limit.
What's happening? Some vegetable oil in Ireland had too much cypermethrin. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought vegetable oil in Ireland, check the recall notice.
What should I do? Do not use the oil. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Ireland
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