Pesticide residues in fresh mint from Israel.
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** methomyl unauthorised substanc
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Fresh mint from Israel has small amounts of pesticide left on it. These are chemicals used to kill bugs or fungus.
What's happening? Some mint sold in Belgium and the Netherlands had too much of these pesticides. This does not meet safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh mint from Israel in Belgium or the Netherlands, you may have some.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** methomyl unauthorised substanc · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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