OXYMATRINE IN ORGANIC ACACIA HONEY FROM CHINA
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- honey and royal jelly
- Hazard
- oxymatrine - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium *** China
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A type of honey from China may have a small amount of a pesticide called oxymatrine.
What's happening? Some jars of organic acacia honey sold in Europe might contain this pesticide. Authorities are checking and removing the honey.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic acacia honey from China in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, or Spain, check your jar.
What should I do? Stop eating the honey and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: honey and royal jelly · Hazard: oxymatrine - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium *** China · Notifier: Spain
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