Formetanat in Apicots from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- formetanate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some apricots from Italy have a small amount of a pesticide called formetanate.
What's happening? Austria found this in apricots and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought apricots from Italy recently, check them.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: formetanate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Austria
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