Chlorpyrifos in limes from Brazil, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Some limes from Brazil may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Limes with too much chlorpyrifos were sent to the Netherlands. Some may have reached Czechia.
Does this affect me? If you bought limes from Brazil, you might have some. Eating too much can be harmful.
What should I do? Do not eat the limes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Czechia
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.