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? Drumsticks (also called Moringa) from India may have a harmful pesticide called monocrotophos. This is not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? Germany found this pesticide in drumsticks from India. They stopped these from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought drumsticks from India, they might have this pesticide. Check where your food came from.
What should I do? Throw away any drumsticks from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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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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