Ethephon in grapes from Egypt via Cyprus
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ethephon - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? A warning about grapes from Egypt that may have too much ethephon, a chemical used to help fruit grow.
What's happening? Grapes sold in Austria and Cyprus might have unsafe levels of ethephon.
Does this affect me? If you bought grapes from Egypt in these countries, you may be affected.
What should I do? Throw away the grapes or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethephon - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Austria
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