Chlorpyrifos in lemon from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? A lemon from Turkey has a small amount of a farming chemical called chlorpyrifos-methyl.
What's happening? Croatia found the chemical in a lemon and told the EU. The risk level is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons from Turkey, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat the lemon. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Croatia
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