Carbofuran traces found in Spanish melons in the Netherlands
date:Aug 23, 2013
consultation in each country, which has to decide if it accepts it or refuses it, depending on its own legislation.

Highly dangerous, according to WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies Carbofuran within the 1b group, which means highly dangerous; however, in the case of direct ingestion or via traces in food, it is extremely toxic.

Effects

This pesticide can cause skin irritation and, depending on how it enters the human body, it can affect the respiratory system (asphyxiation),
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