Maximum level exceeded for benzalkonioum chloride in mandarins from Turkey via Bulgaria
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- benzalkonium chloride (BAC) - {composition}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some mandarins from Turkey have too much benzalkonium chloride. This is a chemical sometimes used to clean fruit.
What's happening? Germany found too much of this chemical in mandarins. They told Bulgaria, who sent them from Turkey.
Does this affect me? If you bought mandarins from Turkey or Bulgaria, you may have some. The risk is low, but it's best to check.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you're worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: benzalkonium chloride (BAC) - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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