Unapproved substance diflubenzuron in limes from Brasil via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- diflubenzuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some limes from Brazil may have a small amount of an unapproved pesticide called diflubenzuron.
What's happening? These limes were sent to Belgium through the Netherlands. They should not have this pesticide.
Does this affect me? If you bought limes from Brazil recently, check if they are part of this batch.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: diflubenzuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Belgium
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