Unauthorized substance prochloraz in limes from Colombia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- prochloraz - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Colombia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some limes from Colombia have a small amount of a farming chemical called prochloraz.
What's happening? Germany found this chemical in limes and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought limes from Colombia recently, check them.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Germany
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