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 mandarins from Turkey have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these mandarins at the border because they had chlorpyrifos. The risk is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh mandarins from Turkey recently, you might have some. Check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell 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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