Linuron in lovage root from Hungary
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- linuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Hungary
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Lovage root is an herb used in food. It may have a pesticide called linuron in it.
What's happening? Some lovage root from Hungary has too much linuron. This is a safety risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought lovage root from Hungary, you might be affected. This is in Germany, Hungary, and Poland.
What should I do? Stop using the lovage root. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: linuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Hungary · Notifier: Germany
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