Acetamiprid in pears from Turkey, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pears from Turkey may have a pesticide called acetamiprid. This is a chemical used to protect crops.
What's happening? Some pears sold in Germany and Austria had too much acetamiprid. These pears came from Turkey through the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought pears in Germany or Austria, you might have some. Check your fruit.
What should I do? Do not eat the pears. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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