high levels of nitrates in spinach from Italy via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- nitrate too high content - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Spinach from Italy sold in Germany has too much nitrate. Nitrate is a natural chemical that can be harmful in large amounts.
What's happening? Poland found high nitrate levels in spinach from Italy. They shared this warning so people know to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you bought spinach from Italy in Germany, this may affect you. Check any spinach you have at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the spinach. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nitrate too high content - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Poland
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