Non-approved pesticide residues Carbendazim and benomyl (sum of benomyl and carbendazim expressed as carbendazim) in strawberries from Poland
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Estonia
What is this? Strawberries from Poland have small amounts of two farming chemicals, carbendazim and benomyl. These chemicals are not allowed in food sold in the EU.
What's happening? Estonia found these chemicals in strawberries from Poland. The risk is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Estonia who bought these strawberries.
What should I do? If you have these strawberries, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Estonia
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
