4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid in courgettes from Türkiye, via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Kategori
- fruits and vegetables
- Fare
- 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? A chemical called 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA) was found in courgettes from Türkiye. 4-CPA is a pesticide that is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Austria found 4-CPA in courgettes that came from Türkiye through Germany. The courgettes may still be in shops or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought courgettes from Türkiye recently, you might have some at home. This only affects courgettes, not other vegetables.
What should I do? Do not eat the courgettes. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Austria
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