Chlorfenapyr above MRL in lime from Brazil, via Germany
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Limes from Brazil may have a little too much of a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and told the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic checked and now says it is safe.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought limes from Brazil in the past. No risk now.
What should I do? If you have limes from Brazil, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any worries.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Czechia
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