fenbutatin oxide in fresh lemons -lamas from Türkiye
- 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? Some fresh lemons from Türkiye 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 this problem and told the EU. The risk is low, but the lemons should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh lemons recently, check where they came from. Lemons from Türkiye may be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the lemons. Ask your local store if they sold any. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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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