Several pesticide residues exceeding EU MRLs, including non‑approved substances, found in vine leaves
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Spirotetramat unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** biphenyl - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifo
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some grape leaves sold in Austria have too much pesticide. They also have a pesticide that is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Austria found these problems in grape leaves from Syria. The leaves may be unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought grape leaves in Austria, 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Spirotetramat unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** biphenyl - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifo · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Austria
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