Elevated levels of pesticides in vine leaves in brine from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Spirotetramat - {pesticide residues} *** acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** boscalid - {pesticide residues} *** cyflufenamid - {pesticide residues
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Vine leaves in brine are grape leaves pickled in salt water. They may have too much pesticide left on them.
What's happening? Some jars of these leaves from Turkey have unsafe levels of pesticides. Germany found this and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought vine leaves in brine from Turkey, you may have some at home. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Return the jar to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Spirotetramat - {pesticide residues} *** acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** boscalid - {pesticide residues} *** cyflufenamid - {pesticide residues · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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