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🍎 Food FR October 9, 2025

Chlorfenapyr in peppers from Vietnam

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some peppers from Vietnam have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.

What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the peppers at the border. They say there is no immediate danger.

Does this affect me? If you bought peppers from Vietnam recently, check where they came from. Most peppers in stores are from other places.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not eat the peppers if you are unsure where they came from.

🤖 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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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France

First published
October 9, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.7715

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorfenapyr in peppers from Vietnam. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 9, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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