Pesticides residues in Amaranthus from Togo
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Togo
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some amaranthus greens from Togo have too much pesticide left on them. Two pesticides, acetamiprid and imidacloprid, were found.
What's happening? Belgium has told stores and people to stop selling or eating this amaranthus. The greens may be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you bought amaranthus greens from Togo, you may have some at home. Check where your greens came from.
What should I do? Throw away any amaranthus greens from Togo. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Togo · Notifier: Belgium
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