Profenofos, Permethrin, Carbendazim, Metalaxyl and Procymidone in durian from Vietnam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Procymidon - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance -
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some durians from Vietnam have too much pesticide. The pesticides are profenofos, permethrin, carbendazim, metalaxyl, and procymidone.
What's happening? Germany and Czech Republic stopped these durians at the border. They say the levels are too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought durian from Vietnam, check where it came from. These rules only apply to durians from Vietnam.
What should I do? Do not eat the durian if you are not sure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Procymidon - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance - · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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