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🍎 Food BE EE DE NL January 30, 2023

Pesticides residues in okra from Ghana

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
flonicamid - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Ghana
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some okra from Ghana has small amounts of two pesticides. These are chemicals used to protect plants.

What's happening? Belgium found too much of these pesticides in okra from Ghana. Other countries also checked and found the same.

Does this affect me? If you bought okra from Ghana recently, it might have these pesticides. Check where your okra came from.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it. Do not throw it away yet.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: flonicamid - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Belgium

First published
January 30, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.0695

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticides residues in okra from Ghana. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: flonicamid - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 30, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Estonia, Germany, and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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