pesticide residue: spirodiclofen in kiwi, from Chili via France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- spirodiclofen unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Chile
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some kiwi fruit from Chile may have a small amount of a pesticide called spirodiclofen. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? The kiwi fruit were sold in several countries, including the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The problem has been fixed, but some fruit may still be in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought kiwi fruit recently, check where it came from. Kiwi from Chile might be affected.
What should I do? If you have kiwi from Chile, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to eat.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: spirodiclofen unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Chile · Notifier: Netherlands
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