Thiabendazole in eggplants from Dominican Republic
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- thiabendazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some eggplants from the Dominican Republic have a small amount of a pesticide called thiabendazole.
What's happening? France found this pesticide in eggplants and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought eggplants from the Dominican Republic, check them.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: thiabendazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Dominican Republic · Notifier: France
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