Carbofuran traces found in Spanish melons in the Netherlands
date:Aug 23, 2013
t of 0.01 mg/kg.

Carbofuran is a contact and systemic acting pesticide, used against insects, larvae and nematodes. It is used in soil treatments, as it is absorbed through the roots and transferred to the entire plant, acting during the first stages of crop development.

Illegal pesticide

In the European Union (EU), as a result of a decision from the European Commission on 13 June 2007, no more authorisations were granted to products containing Carbofuran, due to its negative effects on huma
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