Chlorpyrifos-methyl in fresh lemons - lamas from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some lemons from Turkey have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these lemons at the border. They are not being sold in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons from Turkey recently, check where they came from. Most lemons in stores are safe.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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