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🍎 Food LU FR March 13, 2026

exceedance of maximal limit for Prochloraz in Pomegranates from Turkey via France

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
prochloraz - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Luxembourg
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Pomegranates from Turkey may have too much of a farming chemical called prochloraz.

What's happening? Some pomegranates sold in Luxembourg and France had too much prochloraz. This is now fixed.

Does this affect me? If you bought pomegranates from Turkey in Luxembourg or France, check them.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating them.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Luxembourg

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2142

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What is this product recall alert about?
exceedance of maximal limit for Prochloraz in Pomegranates from Turkey via France. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Luxembourg
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Luxembourg and France.
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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