Chlorpyrifos-methyl in fresh lemons from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some fresh lemons from Turkey have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these lemons at the border because they may have too much of this pesticide.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh lemons from Turkey recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your local shop or a doctor if you are worried. Do not eat them if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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