DDT (including p,p'-DDE* and p,p'-TDE) in organic zucchinis from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- DDT prohibited substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? DDT is a banned pesticide. It can stay in soil for years. Organic zucchinis from Spain may have small amounts of it.
What's happening? Some zucchinis grown in Spain had DDT in them. France found this and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic zucchinis from Spain, you might have some. Older people or children could be more at risk.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: DDT prohibited substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
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