Fluazifop in early table potatoes from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fluazifop - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Potatoes from Egypt may have a pesticide called fluazifop. This is a chemical used to kill weeds.
What's happening? Germany found too much fluazifop in early table potatoes from Egypt. These potatoes are now being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought early potatoes from Egypt, you might have some. Check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them if they are from Egypt. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fluazifop - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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