Pesticide residues of dithiocarbamate in spinach from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- dithiocarbamates - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Spinach from Italy has a small amount of a farming chemical called dithiocarbamate.
What's happening? Croatia found this chemical in spinach and told the EU. The level is low and not thought to be dangerous.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought spinach from Italy recently. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have spinach from Italy, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: dithiocarbamates - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Croatia
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