Haloxyfop in taro from Costa Rica, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- haloxyfop unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Costa Rica
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some taro from Costa Rica may have a small amount of a pesticide called haloxyfop.
What's happening? Germany found this pesticide in taro that came through the Netherlands. They say the amount is low.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought taro from Costa Rica in Germany. Most taro sold now should be safe.
What should I do? If you have taro at home, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s safe to eat.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: haloxyfop unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Costa Rica · Notifier: Germany
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