Pesticide residues in tomatoes from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Tomatoes from Italy have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Germany found too much chlorfenapyr in some Italian tomatoes. The risk is low, but the tomatoes should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought Italian tomatoes recently, check if they are part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the tomatoes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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