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🍎 Food DK ES November 16, 2022

Exceedance of prochloraz in yams from China via Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
prochloraz - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Yams from China may have too much of a farming chemical called prochloraz.

What's happening? Some yams sold in Denmark and Spain had more prochloraz than allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought yams in Denmark or Spain, check the package or ask the store.

What should I do? Do not eat them if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark

First published
November 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.6692

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What is this product recall alert about?
Exceedance of prochloraz in yams from China via Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 16, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark and Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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