Chlorfenapyr and forchlorfenuron in pitahayas from Vietnam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Forchlorfenuron - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Pitahayas (also called dragon fruit) from Vietnam may have two extra pesticides. One is called chlorfenapyr. The other is called forchlorfenuron. These are not allowed in these fruits.
What's happening? France stopped some pitahayas from Vietnam at the border. They found these extra pesticides in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought pitahayas from Vietnam, they might have these pesticides. This could be a small risk.
What should I do? Throw away any pitahayas from Vietnam. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Forchlorfenuron - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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