Permethrin in maize from Brazil
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- permethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Maize from Brazil has a small amount of a pesticide called permethrin. This pesticide is not allowed in maize sold in Europe.
What's happening? Spain found this maize and told the EU. The EU says there is no immediate danger, but the maize should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought maize from Brazil in Spain, check where it came from. Most maize in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: feed materials · Hazard: permethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain
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