Multiple pesticide residues in drumstick leaves from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised subst
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Drumstick leaves from India may have small amounts of three pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? France found these pesticides in leaves sent from India. The leaves should not be sold in Europe.
Does this affect me? If you bought drumstick leaves from India, they may still be in your home.
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: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised subst · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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