Pesticides in okra
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Sweden found a small amount of a pesticide called tolfenpyrad in okra from India. Pesticides are chemicals used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Sweden stopped some okra from India at the border because it had too much tolfenpyrad. The risk is low, but they want to be safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought okra recently, check where it came from. Okra from India may have this pesticide.
What should I do? If you’re worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it. Throw it away if you’re unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Sweden
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