pesticide MRL exceeded in pitahayas from Vietnam
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Pitahayas from Vietnam have too much of a pesticide called carbendazim. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found this problem and told the EU. The risk is low, but the fruit should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought pitahayas from Vietnam, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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