Fipronil in mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Mukunuwenna is a green leafy herb from Sri Lanka. Fipronil is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? France found fipronil in some mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka. The risk is low, but the herb was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought fresh mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka recently.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: France
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