Pesticides residues in mint from Israel
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some mint from Israel has a small amount of a farming chemical called acetamiprid.
What's happening? Belgium and the Netherlands found this chemical in the mint. They say it is safe to eat.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought mint from Israel. Most mint sold in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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