Pesticide residue exceeding MRL in Okra
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised sub
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some okra sold in France has too much pesticide left on it. The pesticides are called acephate, methamidophos, and profenofos.
What's happening? France found these pesticides in okra at levels above what is allowed. The risk is low, but the okra should not be eaten.
Does this affect me? This only affects okra sold in France. If you bought okra there, check if it is part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the okra. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised sub · Notifier: France
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