Pesticides residues in tamarillo from Colombia
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- omethoate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Colombia
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Tamarillos from Colombia have too much of a pesticide called omethoate. This can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Belgium and the Netherlands found too much omethoate in tamarillos from Colombia. These fruits may have been sold in shops.
Does this affect me? If you bought tamarillos from Colombia, you might have some at home. Check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: omethoate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Belgium
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