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🍎 Food ES CZ HU IT SE March 24, 2023

Chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt, via the Netherlands

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Egypt
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Oranges from Egypt may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is not allowed in these oranges.

What's happening? Some oranges from Egypt have been found with too much chlorpyrifos. These oranges were sent to a few European countries.

Does this affect me? This may affect people in Spain, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, and Sweden. You might have bought these oranges.

What should I do? If you have these oranges, do not eat them. 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.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Spain

First published
March 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.2022

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyrifos in oranges from Egypt, via the Netherlands. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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