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🍎 Food DE NL December 16, 2024

Penconazole in fresh parsley from Spain

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
penconazole - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A small amount of a plant spray called penconazole was found on fresh parsley grown in Spain.

What's happening? Some parsley sold in Germany and the Netherlands may have this spray on it. It is not safe to eat too much of it.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh parsley from Spain in Germany or the Netherlands, this notice may apply to you.

What should I do? Throw away the parsley or return it. If you feel unwell after eating it, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

🤖 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: penconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.9284

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What is this product recall alert about?
Penconazole in fresh parsley from Spain. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: penconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Netherlands.
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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