Acetamiprid in fresh pomegranate from Turkey
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? A small amount of a pesticide called acetamiprid was found on fresh pomegranates from Turkey.
What's happening? Bulgaria told the EU that some pomegranates had too much acetamiprid. This is now fixed.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought fresh pomegranates from Turkey recently. The risk is low.
What should I do? If you have any left, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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