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🍎 Food IT July 3, 2025

Imazalil in bananas from Ecuador

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
imazalil - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Ecuador
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Bananas from Ecuador have a small amount of a farming chemical called imazalil. Too much can be unsafe.

What's happening? Italy found this chemical in some bananas. They told stores to pull the affected fruit.

Does this affect me? If you bought bananas from Ecuador recently, check the bag or ask the store.

What should I do? Throw away any bananas that might be from Ecuador. 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy

First published
July 3, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.5052

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What is this product recall alert about?
Imazalil in bananas from Ecuador. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: imazalil - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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