Pesticides residues in limes from Colombia
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Colombia
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some limes from Colombia have a small amount of a farming chemical called propiconazole.
What's happening? Belgium and France found this chemical in limes. It is not safe to eat too much.
Does this affect me? If you bought limes from Colombia, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Throw away any limes that might be from Colombia.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Belgium
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