Dithiocarbamate in vine leaves from Turkey, rejection
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- dithiocarbamates - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Vine leaves from Turkey have a small amount of a farming chemical called dithiocarbamate.
What's happening? Germany found the chemical in leaves meant to be eaten. The risk is low, but the leaves were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought vine leaves from Turkey recently.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: dithiocarbamates - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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