imazalil over the MRL in bananas from Ecuador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- imazalil - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some bananas from Ecuador have too much of a chemical called imazalil. This chemical is used to stop fruit from going bad.
What's happening? Spain found too much imazalil in bananas from Ecuador. These bananas were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought bananas from Ecuador, you might have some. Check where your bananas came from.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat the bananas if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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