exceeding the MRL of pesticide residues – lambda-cyhalothrin in kale from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Kale from Spain has too much of a pesticide called lambda-cyhalothrin. This is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Poland found too much of this pesticide in kale from Spain. The amount is higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought kale from Spain, you might have some. Check your fridge or store.
What should I do? Do not eat the kale. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick. Throw it away or return it to the store.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Poland
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