exceeding the maximum level (MRL) for the pesticide - mepiquat in apples
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- mepiquat - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Apples may have a little too much of a farming chemical called mepiquat. This is a pesticide used on crops.
What's happening? Poland found too much mepiquat in apples grown there. Some apples may have been sent to Belgium and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought apples from Poland, Belgium, or Germany, this might include you.
What should I do? Throw away or return the apples. If you feel worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: mepiquat - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
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