Imazalil above MRL in potatoes from Denmark
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- imazalil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Denmark
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Potatoes from Denmark have a little too much of a chemical called imazalil. This chemical is used to stop mold on food.
What's happening? The Czech Republic found too much imazalil in potatoes from Denmark. They have told stores to stop selling these potatoes.
Does this affect me? If you bought potatoes from Denmark recently, this might affect you. Check where your potatoes came from.
What should I do? If you have these potatoes, throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Denmark · Notifier: Czechia
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