Lufenuron and penthiopyrad residues in fresh mint from Israel
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- lufenuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Fresh mint from Israel may have small amounts of two farming chemicals called lufenuron and penthiopyrad.
What's happening? Some batches of mint sold in Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands were checked and found to have these chemicals.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh mint from Israel in those countries, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel unwell after eating it, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: lufenuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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