Ethephon in pineapple from Benin
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ethephon - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Benin
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some pineapples from Benin may have too much ethephon, a chemical used to help fruit ripen.
What's happening? Belgium and France have found these pineapples and are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought pineapples from Benin, this warning may apply to you.
What should I do? Do not eat these pineapples. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethephon - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Benin · Notifier: Belgium
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