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🍎 Food DE August 31, 2022

Excessive content of dimethoate in cherries from Greece

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Greece
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 1375 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Some cherries from Greece have too much of a chemical called dimethoate. Dimethoate is a pesticide sometimes used on fruit.

What's happening? Germany found too much dimethoate in cherries from Greece. These cherries were sold in Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought cherries from Greece in Germany, this might affect you. The problem has been fixed, but check your fruit.

What should I do? Throw away any Greek cherries you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Greece · Notifier: Germany

First published
August 31, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.5026

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Excessive content of dimethoate in cherries from Greece. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Greece · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 31, 2022 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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