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🍎 Food PL April 9, 2026

azoxystrobin, propiconazole, propamocarb, phosphonic acid in pumpkin seeds from Ukraine

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
Azoxystrobin - {pesticide residues} *** fosetyl and phosphonates - {pesticide residues} *** propamocarb - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pe
Origin
Ukraine
Notifier
Poland
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 48 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Pumpkin seeds from Ukraine may have too much pesticide. The pesticides are azoxystrobin, propiconazole, propamocarb, and phosphonic acid.

What's happening? Poland found these seeds had too much pesticide. They stopped the seeds from coming in.

Does this affect me? If you bought pumpkin seeds from Ukraine, check them. They may not be safe.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Azoxystrobin - {pesticide residues} *** fosetyl and phosphonates - {pesticide residues} *** propamocarb - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pe · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Poland

First published
April 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3029

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What is this product recall alert about?
azoxystrobin, propiconazole, propamocarb, phosphonic acid in pumpkin seeds from Ukraine. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Azoxystrobin - {pesticide residues} *** fosetyl and phosphonates - {pesticide residues} *** propamocarb - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pe · Origin: Ukrain...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 9, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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