Epoxiconazole in fresh yeast from Ukraine
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- epoxiconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Fresh yeast from Ukraine has a small amount of a pesticide called epoxiconazole. This pesticide is not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? Croatia found this yeast at the border and stopped it from entering. The yeast is not safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh yeast from Ukraine, check where it came from. Do not eat it if it is from Ukraine.
What should I do? Throw away any fresh yeast from Ukraine. If you feel sick after eating it, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: epoxiconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Croatia
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