Thiamethoxam in okra from Viet Nam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Okra from Viet Nam has a small amount of a farming chemical called thiamethoxam.
What's happening? France found the chemical in okra and stopped the shipment at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought okra from Viet Nam recently.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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