Methomyl on pears from South Africa
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- methomyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Pears from South Africa may have too much methomyl. Methomyl is a pesticide used on crops.
What's happening? Some pears sold in the Netherlands and Germany had unsafe levels of methomyl. These pears are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought pears from South Africa, check where they came from. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the pears. 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: South Africa · Notifier: Netherlands
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