unaproved pesticide residue novaluron in mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- novaluron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried leafy greens called mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka have a pesticide called novaluron that is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found this extra pesticide in a batch of the herb and told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried mukunuwenna from Sri Lanka in France, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: novaluron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: France
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