Glufosinate in grapes, from South-Africa
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Grapes from South Africa may have a pesticide called glufosinate. This is a chemical used to kill weeds.
What's happening? Some grapes from South Africa have too much glufosinate. These grapes were sold in several European countries.
Does this affect me? You might have bought these grapes in the Netherlands, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, or Slovakia.
What should I do? If you have these grapes, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Netherlands
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