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 have small amounts of two farming sprays called acetamiprid and pyriproxyfen.
What's happening? Bulgaria found these sprays in the fruit and told the EU. The risk is low, but the fruit does not follow EU rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought pomegranates from Türkiye in Bulgaria, check the fruit you have.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you are worried. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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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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