Pesticide residues of oxamyl in young potatoes from Greece
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- oxamyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Greece
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Young potatoes from Greece have a high level of a pesticide called oxamyl. Oxamyl is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Croatia found too much oxamyl in young potatoes from Greece. This is a serious risk, so the potatoes should not be eaten.
Does this affect me? If you bought young potatoes from Greece in Croatia, this may affect you. Check where your potatoes came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the potatoes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: oxamyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Greece · Notifier: Croatia
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