Unauthorized substances carbendazim and benomyl, carbofuran, chlorfenapyr, imidacloprid, iprodione and propiconzole in fresh sweet basil from Cambodia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- benomyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide resid
- Origin
- Cambodia
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Fresh sweet basil from Cambodia may have too much pesticide. Some pesticides are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? The Czech Republic found these pesticides in basil from Cambodia. This is not safe for people to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh sweet basil from Cambodia, it may be unsafe. Check where your basil came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the basil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick. Throw it away safely.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: benomyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** carbofuran - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide resid · Origin: Cambodia · Notifier: Czechia
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