Pesticide Residue Level of Acetamiprid Close to MRL in Pears
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Pears grown in Italy may have a little too much of a chemical called acetamiprid. This is a pesticide used on crops.
What's happening? Austria found pears with acetamiprid levels close to the safety limit. These pears were sold in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia.
Does this affect me? If you bought pears from these countries, you might have some. Eating a small amount is not likely to be harmful.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. You can also return the pears to the store.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Austria
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