Fenbutatin oxide in fresh lemons from Turkey
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fenbutatin oxide unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Lemons from Turkey may have a small amount of a pesticide called fenbutatin oxide. This pesticide is not allowed on lemons in the EU.
What's happening? Bulgaria found fenbutatin oxide in lemons from Turkey. The risk is low, but the lemons should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh lemons from Turkey, this notice may apply to you.
What should I do? Do not eat the lemons. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fenbutatin oxide unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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