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🍎 Food PL October 31, 2025

ametoctradin and oxamyl in a strawberry from Egypt

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
ametoctradin - {pesticide residues} *** oxamyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Egypt
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? A strawberry from Egypt has too much pesticide. Two pesticides were found: ametoctradin and oxamyl.

What's happening? Poland stopped this strawberry at the border. It may be unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought this strawberry in Poland. Most strawberries are safe.

What should I do? Throw it away. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ametoctradin - {pesticide residues} *** oxamyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Poland

First published
October 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.8479

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What is this product recall alert about?
ametoctradin and oxamyl in a strawberry from Egypt. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ametoctradin - {pesticide residues} *** oxamyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 31, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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