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🍎 Food BG January 31, 2025

fenbutatin oxide in fresh lemon from Türkiye

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
fenbutatin oxide unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Bulgaria
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What is this? A pesticide called fenbutatin oxide was found on fresh lemons from Türkiye.

What's happening? Bulgaria found this pesticide on lemons. It should not be there.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh lemons from Türkiye, this may affect you.

What should I do? Throw away the lemons or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fenbutatin oxide unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria

First published
January 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA25.0655

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What is this product recall alert about?
fenbutatin oxide in fresh lemon from Türkiye. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fenbutatin oxide unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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