Yams with pesticide residues from China via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlormequat - {pesticide residues} *** iprodione - {pesticide residues} *** isoprothiolane unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** prochlora
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some yams from China have small amounts of pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Austria found these yams in stores. The pesticides are not safe for people.
Does this affect me? If you bought yams recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlormequat - {pesticide residues} *** iprodione - {pesticide residues} *** isoprothiolane unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** prochlora · Origin: China · Notifier: Austria
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