Pesticide residue (iprodione) in fresh basil from Kenya via Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- iprodione - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Fresh basil from Kenya, sold in Norway, has a small amount of a farming chemical called iprodione.
What's happening? The basil came through the Netherlands but was stopped in Norway because it had too much iprodione.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought fresh basil from Kenya recently in Norway.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you’re unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: iprodione - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Norway
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