Omethoate and dimethoate in yardlong beans from Dominican Republic
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- dimethoate - {pesticide residues} *** omethoate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Yardlong beans from the Dominican Republic have too much pesticide. Two chemicals, omethoate and dimethoate, were found.
What's happening? Germany told stores to stop selling these beans. The beans may still be in shops or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought yardlong beans from the Dominican Republic, check them.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: dimethoate - {pesticide residues} *** omethoate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Dominican Republic · Notifier: Germany
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