Dimethoate and omethoate in green cauliflower from Belgium
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- dimethoate - {pesticide residues} *** omethoate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some green cauliflower from Belgium has too much pesticide. The pesticides are called dimethoate and omethoate.
What's happening? Belgium found these pesticides in the green cauliflower. The problem has been fixed, but the food was sold in Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? You may have bought the green cauliflower in those countries. Check your fridge if you have any.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: dimethoate - {pesticide residues} *** omethoate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Belgium
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