Linuron in fresh Carrots from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- linuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Fresh carrots from Egypt may have a pesticide called linuron. Too much linuron can be harmful.
What's happening? Some carrots from Egypt have been found with linuron. These carrots were sold in Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh carrots from Egypt in these countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the carrots. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: linuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Italy
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