Lufenuron residues in fresh basil from Israel.
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- lufenuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Fresh basil from Israel may have a small amount of a pesticide called lufenuron.
What's happening? Some batches of fresh basil from Israel were found to have this pesticide. Authorities in Belgium and the Netherlands are checking.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh basil from Israel recently, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you're unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: lufenuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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