Exceedance of MRL for herbicide 4-CPA in aubergines from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some aubergines from Italy have a little too much of a farming chemical called 4-CPA.
What's happening? Germany found this extra chemical in the aubergines and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought aubergines from Italy recently in Germany, check what you have.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Throw away or return any aubergines you still have.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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