acetamiprid and pyriproxyfen in pomegranates from Türkiye
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** pyriproxyfen - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Pomegranates from Türkiye may have small amounts of two pesticides called acetamiprid and pyriproxyfen.
What's happening? Bulgaria found these pesticides in pomegranates and told the EU. The risk is low, but they are checking.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought pomegranates from Türkiye recently.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you’re unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** pyriproxyfen - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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