Pesticides residues in thyme from Israel
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Israel
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Thyme from Israel has small amounts of two pesticides. These are not allowed in thyme sold in the EU.
What's happening? Some thyme sold in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands had these pesticides. The amounts are low, so there is no immediate danger.
Does this affect me? If you bought thyme from Israel in these countries, check your package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the thyme. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Israel · Notifier: Belgium
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