Pesticide residues in Egyptian Oranges
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some oranges from Egypt have a small amount of a pesticide called profenofos. This is not allowed in food sold in the EU.
What's happening? The Netherlands found this problem and stopped the oranges from being sold. The risk is low, but the oranges should not be eaten.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt recently, check where they came from. Only oranges from Egypt may be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the oranges. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: profenofos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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