Pesticide residues in rocolla from Israel
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** methomyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pyridalyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some bags of fresh rocket (also called arugula or rucola) from Israel have small amounts of three pesticides.
What's happening? Belgium found these pesticides in rocket sold in Belgium and Ireland. The amounts are low, so there is no immediate danger.
Does this affect me? If you bought rocket from Israel in Belgium or Ireland, check your bag.
What should I do? Throw the bag away or return it. If you ate it and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** methomyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pyridalyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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