Residues of the plant protection product active substance nicotine in lamb's lettuce from Belgium
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- nicotine - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some lamb’s lettuce from Belgium has a small amount of nicotine. Nicotine is a chemical sometimes used on plants.
What's happening? Germany found nicotine in lamb’s lettuce from Belgium. The amount is low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? If you bought lamb’s lettuce from Belgium, you may have some. The risk is low, but it’s good to check.
What should I do? Throw away or return the lettuce. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nicotine - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Germany
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