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🍎 Food HR March 18, 2024

Chlorpyrifos in mixed salad from Republic of North Macedonia

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Republic of North Macedonia
Notifier
Croatia
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What is this? A mixed salad from North Macedonia has too much pesticide called chlorpyrifos.

What's happening? Croatia stopped the salad at the border because it has an unsafe amount of this pesticide.

Does this affect me? If you bought mixed salad from North Macedonia, check the package or ask the store.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Republic of North Macedonia · Notifier: Croatia

First published
March 18, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.2035

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyrifos in mixed salad from Republic of North Macedonia. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Republic of North Macedonia · Notifier: Croatia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 18, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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