Unauthorized substance omethoate in sweet cherries from Poland
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- omethoate - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sweet cherries from Poland have been found to contain a pesticide called omethoate. This is a chemical used on plants.
What's happening? Germany found omethoate in sweet cherries from Poland. This is not allowed in food.
Does this affect me? If you bought sweet cherries from Poland, this may affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat the cherries. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: omethoate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
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