Exceeding of maximum levels of Carbofuran in frozen strawberries from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- carbofuran - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Frozen strawberries from Egypt may have too much carbofuran. Carbofuran is a pesticide that can be harmful.
What's happening? Germany found carbofuran levels above the safe limit in these strawberries. The product has been recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen strawberries from Egypt in Germany or Belgium, check your freezer.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbofuran - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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