Various pesticides detected in curry leaves from Spain, via the UK
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** ethion - {pesticide residues} *** isoprothiolane unauthorised substance
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Curry leaves from Spain may have too much pesticide. Four kinds of pesticides were found.
What's happening? The UK found these pesticides in curry leaves. Ireland told the UK about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought curry leaves from Spain, you might have some.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** ethion - {pesticide residues} *** isoprothiolane unauthorised substance · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Ireland
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