Monocrotophos in drumstick (moringa oleifera) leaves from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A pesticide called monocrotophos was found in drumstick leaves from India. These leaves are also called moringa.
What's happening? France stopped some shipments of these leaves because they had too much of this pesticide.
Does this affect me? If you bought drumstick leaves from India, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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