Biphenyl in dried lemon slices from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- biphenyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried lemon slices from Türkiye may have a small amount of a chemical called biphenyl. Biphenyl is sometimes used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Germany found biphenyl in some dried lemon slices from Türkiye. The amount is low, so the risk is not serious.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried lemon slices from Türkiye, you might have some at home. The risk is low, but it's good to check.
What should I do? If you have dried lemon slices from Türkiye, you can keep using them. If you're worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: biphenyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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