Ethephon and cadmium in frozen red and yellow bell peppers, manufactured in Poland, via Denmark
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- cadmium - {heavy metals} *** ethephon - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some frozen red and yellow bell peppers from Poland may have too much ethephon (a pesticide) and cadmium (a metal).
What's happening? These peppers were sold in Belgium. They were made in Poland and sent through Denmark.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen red or yellow bell peppers in Belgium, check the package.
What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} *** ethephon - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Belgium
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