Residue level above mrl in and exploitation ARfD by methamidophos in fresh green chilies from Kenya
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Fresh green chilies from Kenya have too much of a pesticide called methamidophos.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and told stores to stop selling these chilies.
Does this affect me? If you bought green chilies from Kenya, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Germany
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