Pesticides residues in basil from Israel
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- teflubenzuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Basil from Israel has a small amount of a farming chemical called teflubenzuron.
What's happening? Belgium found this chemical in basil and told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh basil recently, check where it came from.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: teflubenzuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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