Fipronil, chlorothalonil, clothianidine and profénofos in Mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** profenofo
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried green leaves called Mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka have too much pesticide left on them.
What's happening? France stopped these leaves at the border because they have unsafe pesticide levels.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried Mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka, it may not be safe to eat.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} *** clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** profenofo · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: France
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