Methomyl in strawberries from Egypt
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- methomyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A pesticide called methomyl was found in strawberries from Egypt. Methomyl is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Some strawberries from Egypt had too much methomyl. Germany and Spain found this and warned people.
Does this affect me? If you bought strawberries from Egypt, this might affect you. It could also affect stores that sell them.
What should I do? Throw away any strawberries from Egypt. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: methomyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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