propargite in okra
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- propargite - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Okra is a green vegetable. Propargite is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Some okra from India had too much propargite. Italy stopped it at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought okra from India recently. Most okra in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you have okra from India, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: propargite - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Italy
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