Dithiocarbamate in vine leaves in brine from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- dithiocarbamates - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Vine leaves in brine are young grape leaves packed in salt water. Dithiocarbamates are a type of pesticide that can sometimes be left on food.
What's happening? Germany found dithiocarbamates in vine leaves from Turkey. The risk was judged low, so the product was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought these vine leaves in Germany might have them. Most stores no longer sell them.
What should I do? If you have these vine leaves, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: dithiocarbamates - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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