Imazalil in bananas from Ecuador
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- imazalil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Bananas from Ecuador have a small amount of a farming chemical called imazalil. Too much can be unsafe.
What's happening? Italy found this chemical in some bananas. They told stores to pull the affected fruit.
Does this affect me? If you bought bananas from Ecuador recently, check the bag or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw away any bananas that might be from Ecuador. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy
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