Presence of unauthorised substance 4-CPA in courgettes from Türkiye via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Categoría
- fruits and vegetables
- Riesgo
- 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some courgettes from Türkiye, sent through the Netherlands, have a small amount of a chemical called 4-CPA. This chemical is not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? Belgium found this problem and told the EU. The courgettes were sent back or thrown away. No one is eating them now.
Does this affect me? If you bought courgettes from Belgium recently, check where they came from. If they are from Türkiye, do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away any courgettes from Türkiye. If you feel unwell after eating courgettes, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: 4-CPA unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Belgium
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