Cypermethrin, Thiamethoxam and Lambda-cyhalothrin in pitahaya from Viet Nam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Pitahaya is a spiky tropical fruit. Some shipments from Viet Nam had too much pesticide left on them.
What's happening? France stopped some pitahaya from Viet Nam at the border because tests found extra pesticide.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought pitahaya from Viet Nam recently. Most pitahaya in shops is safe.
What should I do? If you have any left, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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