Exceedance of maximum residue limits for acephate and monocrotophos in drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Drumsticks (also called moringa) from India may have small amounts of two pesticides called acephate and monocrotophos. These pesticides are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found these pesticides in drumsticks from India. The risk is not clear yet, but the EU is warning about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought drumsticks from India recently, this might affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat the drumsticks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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