Unauthorised substance monocrotophos in drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A pesticide called monocrotophos was found in drumsticks (moringa) from India. This chemical should not be in food.
What's happening? Germany stopped some shipments of these drumsticks because they had too much monocrotophos.
Does this affect me? If you bought drumsticks from India, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about what you ate.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: monocrotophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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