Imazalil above MRL in an onion from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- imazalil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? A Dutch onion had a little too much of a chemical called imazalil. Imazalil is used to stop mold on food.
What's happening? The onion was found in the Czech Republic. It had more imazalil than allowed.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought this onion. Most onions are safe.
What should I do? Throw away the onion. If you feel unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Czechia
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