Pesticide residues in Gotukola exceeding MRL
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Gotukola is a green leafy herb. Too much fipronil, a pesticide, was found in some batches.
What's happening? France found fipronil in Gotukola from Sri Lanka. The amount was higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought this Gotukola in France. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have it, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: France
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