MRL of Thiophanate-Methyl in peppers exceeded
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- thiophanate-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A small amount of a pesticide called thiophanate-methyl was found in peppers from India. This is above the safe limit set for food.
What's happening? France found too much thiophanate-methyl in some peppers. The risk to health is low, but the peppers should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppers in France recently, check if they are part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the peppers. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: thiophanate-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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