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🍎 Food DE September 11, 2023

Cypermethrin and carbendazim in Burmese Grape (Baccaurea ramiflora) from Bangladesh

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Bangladesh
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some Burmese grapes from Bangladesh have too much pesticide left on them. Two pesticides called cypermethrin and carbendazim were found.

What's happening? Germany stopped these grapes at the border because they may be unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought Burmese grapes in Germany, you may have some at home.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Bangladesh · Notifier: Germany

First published
September 11, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.6169

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What is this product recall alert about?
Cypermethrin and carbendazim in Burmese Grape (Baccaurea ramiflora) from Bangladesh. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Bangladesh · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 11, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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