MRL exceedance for methyl chlorpyrifos in grapefruit
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some grapefruit from Türkiye have too much of a chemical called methyl chlorpyrifos. This is a pesticide used on crops.
What's happening? Poland found too much of this chemical in grapefruit. The fruit may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought grapefruit from Türkiye, you might have some. People who eat a lot of grapefruit could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the grapefruit. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Poland
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