Fipronil and insects in dried Mu-Err mushrooms from Vietnam, via the Czech Republic and Poland
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** parasitic infestation - {parasitic infestation}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried Mu-Err mushrooms from Vietnam may have two problems: a small amount of a pesticide called fipronil and tiny insects.
What's happening? Some packages of these mushrooms reached Germany through the Czech Republic and Poland. They should not be sold because of these issues.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried Mu-Err mushrooms from Vietnam, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** parasitic infestation - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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