Pesticides residues in mint from Israel
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** dimethoate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Mint from Israel may have small amounts of two pesticides. These are not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? Some mint sold in Belgium, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands has too much pesticide. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought mint from Israel, check where it came from. If unsure, do not eat it.
What should I do? Throw away the mint or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** dimethoate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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