Lead in blackberries from Portugal
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- lead - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Portugal
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Blackberries from Portugal have too much lead. Lead is a metal that can be harmful if eaten over time.
What's happening? Some blackberries from Portugal have unsafe levels of lead. They were sold in several countries.
Does this affect me? You may have bought these blackberries in the Netherlands, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Qatar, or the UK.
What should I do? Throw away any blackberries from Portugal. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: lead - {heavy metals} · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Netherlands
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