Forchlorfenuron in pitahaya from Viet Nam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Forchlorfenuron - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Pitahaya is a sweet fruit from a cactus. Sometimes extra chemicals called pesticides are left on it.
What's happening? France found too much pesticide on pitahaya from Vietnam. They stopped the fruit at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought pitahaya from Vietnam recently. Most pitahaya in stores is safe.
What should I do? If you have pitahaya from Vietnam, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Forchlorfenuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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