Exceeding the MRL for dimethoate in Navel oranges from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- dimethoate - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Navel oranges from Egypt have too much of a pesticide called dimethoate. This is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Some oranges from Egypt had too much dimethoate. They were stopped at the border in Slovenia and Poland.
Does this affect me? If you bought Navel oranges from Egypt, you might have some. Check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: dimethoate - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: Slovenia
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