Unauthorised substance methamidophos in blackberries (Rubus subg. Rubus) from Mexico
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- organophosphate pesticides - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Mexico
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some blackberries from Mexico may have a harmful chemical called methamidophos. This is a type of pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? Sweden found this chemical in blackberries from Mexico. The berries may be unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought blackberries from Mexico, check where they came from. This may affect people in Sweden.
What should I do? Do not eat the berries if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: organophosphate pesticides - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Mexico · Notifier: Sweden
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