Exceeding the maximum level of thiabendazole in blueberries from Peru, via Spain
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Origin
- Peru
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Thiabendazole is a chemical sometimes used to protect fruit from mold. Too much of it can be unsafe.
What's happening? Some blueberries from Peru, sold in Germany through Spain, had more thiabendazole than allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought blueberries from Peru recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns. Throw away any affected fruit.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Germany
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