Recall Too much chemistry in Italian tomatoes

Italian tomatoes recalled due to pesticide residues

01/01/2013

Recall for Italian tomatoes due to pesticide residues. The cherry tomatoes in the 500-gram peel of the manufacturer Azienda Agricola Crapotto Giovanna, which were delivered to the food discounter Norma in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia via the Frutima GmbH, should not be consumed, according to current information from the fruit grower due to excessive exposure to plant protection products.

The recall concerns according to the company the „Cherry tomatoes (500 grams) of batch L 03.52 / L 04.52, which has been on sale since 27 December in the Norma markets“. The food discounter have „The goods have already been taken out of the sale in order to avoid any health risks for consumers“. Customers who still have corresponding Italian tomatoes at home are urgently advised against consumption. Already purchased tomatoes can be returned for reimbursement of the purchase price. (Fp)

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