Fenthion in kiwis from South Africa
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fenthion - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Kiwis from South Africa may have a pesticide called fenthion. Too much fenthion can be harmful.
What's happening? Some kiwis from South Africa have been found with fenthion. These kiwis are being recalled in the Netherlands and Poland.
Does this affect me? If you bought kiwis from South Africa, you might be affected. Check where your kiwis came from.
What should I do? Do not eat these kiwis. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fenthion - {pesticide residues} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Netherlands
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