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🍎 Food NL March 24, 2026

chlorfenapyr in Laiyang Pear from China

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran - {pesticide residues} *** etoxazole - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China
Notifier
Netherlands
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This alert was reported 64 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some pears from China may have small amounts of pesticide left on them.

What's happening? The pears were found to have extra pesticide. They should not be sold anymore.

Does this affect me? If you bought pears from China, check if they are from Laiyang.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran - {pesticide residues} *** etoxazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
March 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2524

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
chlorfenapyr in Laiyang Pear from China. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: bifenthrin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorfenapyr - {pesticide residues} *** dinotefuran - {pesticide residues} *** etoxazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Chin...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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