Acetamiprid in fresh pepper from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some fresh peppers from Turkey have too much acetamiprid. Acetamiprid is a pesticide used on crops.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these peppers at the border. The peppers had unsafe levels of this pesticide.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh peppers from Turkey recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your local store if their peppers are safe. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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