Pesticides in Physalis from Colombia via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Colombia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Physalis fruits from Colombia may have a pesticide called acephate. Acephate is not allowed on these fruits in the EU.
What's happening? Some physalis from Colombia, sold in Germany and the Netherlands, had too much acephate. This was found during checks.
Does this affect me? If you bought physalis in Germany or the Netherlands, you may have some. The risk is not clear yet.
What should I do? Throw away any physalis you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Germany
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