Pesticides residues in mint from Israel
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** lufenuron
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Mint from Israel has small amounts of pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Belgium and the Netherlands found these pesticides in the mint. The risk is low, but the mint should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought mint from Israel recently, check it.
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: bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** lufenuron · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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