CHLORPYRIFOS IN FRESH MANDARINES FROM TURKEY
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some fresh mandarines from Turkey have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these mandarines at the border because they had chlorpyrifos. The risk is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh mandarines from Turkey, check if they are part of this batch.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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