Buprofezin in fresh pomegranate from Türkiye
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- buprofezin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? A small amount of a farming chemical called buprofezin was found on fresh pomegranates grown in Türkiye.
What's happening? Bulgaria told shops to stop selling these pomegranates because they had too much of that chemical.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh pomegranates from Türkiye recently, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: buprofezin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.