Non-authorised substance propiconazole and α-cypermethrin in pitahaya from Thailand
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- alpha-cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Thailand
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pitahaya (dragon fruit) from Thailand may have two extra pesticides: propiconazole and α-cypermethrin.
What's happening? Germany found these pesticides in some pitahaya. They are not allowed in the EU.
Does this affect me? If you bought pitahaya from Thailand, check it.
What should I do? Stop eating it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: alpha-cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Germany
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