presence of chlorpyrifos-ethyl 0,09 ppm and profenofos 0,12 ppm in bitter melons half cut from Vietnam
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Bitter melons from Vietnam may have small amounts of two pesticides. These are chemicals used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Some half-cut bitter melons sold in the Netherlands have pesticide traces. The amounts are very low, but the pesticides are not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought half-cut bitter melons from Vietnam, you might have them. Check your fridge or store.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Netherlands
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