buprofezin in fresh peppers from Turkey
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- buprofezin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Buprofezin is a chemical used to kill bugs on plants. It can sometimes stay on food even after washing.
What's happening? Fresh peppers from Turkey had a little too much buprofezin on them. Bulgaria found this and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh peppers from Turkey recently, this notice might apply to you.
What should I do? Throw away any fresh peppers from Turkey you still have. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: buprofezin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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