Exceeding the maximum residue level for the pesticide propiconazole in oranges from the Republic of South Africa
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some oranges from South Africa have too much of a chemical called propiconazole. This chemical is used to kill pests on crops.
What's happening? Poland found these oranges with too much propiconazole. They are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from South Africa, this might affect you. Check where your oranges came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the oranges. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Poland
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