Methamidophos in drumsticks from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some chicken drumsticks from India have a small amount of a pesticide called methamidophos.
What's happening? France found this pesticide in the drumsticks and stopped them from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought chicken drumsticks from India recently, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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