Ethephon in paprika from Poland
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ethephon - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Estonia
What is this? Some paprika from Poland has too much ethephon. Ethephon is a chemical used on plants to help them grow.
What's happening? Poland sent paprika that has too much ethephon. This is not safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought paprika from Poland, you may have this product.
What should I do? Do not eat the paprika. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethephon - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Estonia
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