What is this insecticide that Coffeeprice warned about, and why is it dangerous to health?

Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (Coffeeprice) warned the population about illegal insecticide the sale of which was discovered on the Internet. The health authority stated that the product has no registration and this health risk.

Near NebulixA putative insecticide for home use which, in addition to not being registered with Cofepris, does not comply with the characteristics that it should have on the label, since does not include the manufacturer’s name and refers to the medical registration of another product.

The agency has informed the public that Nebulix is ​​being sold illegally on fumigafacil.com. In the presentation offered on the portal, the logos of Fumiga Fácil, Mosquitino are presented on the label.

Similarly, Cofepris reported that does not know the production conditions, substances and raw materials used in Nebulixfor this reason its use hazardous to health and the environment.

Although the health authority does not know for sure what the insecticide contains, it has warned that it may cause poisoning and that in this case it is important to get immediate medical attention.

Symptoms of pesticide poisoning include: lacrimation, blurred vision, drooling, sweating, cough, vomiting, as well as frequent bowel movements and urination. Other possible signs include decreased blood pressure and heart rate.

The health authority has suggested that people should not buy Nebulix and if a physical or online retail outlet is found, health complaint. Any person who has reached the age of majority can file a report online.

Applicants are asked to provide their personal information: first name, last name, gender, age, email address, landline, zip code, state, municipality, city, county, street and external number.

This data is protected by the Federal Transparency and Access to Information Act, is considered confidential and is not shared with defendants.

On the other side, Suppliers stocking Nebulix must immobilize the product and notify the health authority. to remove it.

Cofepris has previously identified other products targeting pest control. Only in 2022 he assured 3,125 products including pesticides, fertilizers, plant nutrients, herbicides, bactericides, termiticides and hazardous substances..

The substances seized in 43 raids were sold as products for household use rather than agricultural and industrial use.

In total, goods with a total weight of 60,048 kilograms and 14.7 liters were seized. Among those seized, the following names stand out:

-Boom! Household insecticide

-Boom! Herbicide

-Boom! Bactericide

-Boom! Insecticide for plants

-Boom! Insecticide for garden pests

-Boom! acaricide

-Boom! Coleoptericide

-Boom! Butterfly

-Boom! Termiticide

-Boom! Fungicide

-Boom! Virus disinfectant

-Boom! Anticide

-Exterpro Grass protector and restorer

-Organodel, fertilizer for roses

-Nitro tabs

According to Cofepris, these products did not demonstrate lower risk of toxicity, such as insecticides and other substances approved for household use.

It is worth noting that in February of this year, the department announced the dismissal of 11 officials who leaked information about pesticides to private companies.