Chlormequat in Cucumbers from Türkiye, via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlormequat - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some cucumbers from Türkiye may have a little too much chlormequat. Chlormequat is a chemical used to help plants grow.
What's happening? Austria found too much chlormequat in cucumbers from Türkiye. These cucumbers were sold in Germany and Slovenia too.
Does this affect me? If you bought cucumbers from these countries, you might have some. The risk is small but not zero.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlormequat - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Austria
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