fenbutatin oxide in fresh pomegranates 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? Fenbutatin oxide is a chemical used to kill pests on plants. It is not allowed on fresh pomegranates sold in the EU.
What's happening? Some pomegranates from Türkiye had too much fenbutatin oxide. Bulgaria found this and told the EU.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought fresh pomegranates from Türkiye. Check where your pomegranates came from.
What should I do? If you have pomegranates from Türkiye, throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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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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