Pesticides residues in mint from Israel
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Mint from Israel has small amounts of three pesticides that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Belgium and the Netherlands found these pesticides in mint. The risk is low, but the mint should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh mint from Israel recently, check where it came from.
What should I do? Throw away any Israeli mint you have. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** chlorothalonil - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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