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🍎 Food DE July 16, 2024

Pesticide residues in fresh lychees from Vietnam, via the Czech Republic

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
Azoxystrobin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorantraniliprole - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Fresh lychees from Vietnam may have small amounts of three pesticides. Two are allowed, but one is not.

What's happening? Germany found too much pesticide in lychees sold there. The fruit came from Vietnam through the Czech Republic.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought fresh lychees in Germany recently.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Azoxystrobin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorantraniliprole - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.5427

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticide residues in fresh lychees from Vietnam, via the Czech Republic. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Azoxystrobin - {pesticide residues} *** chlorantraniliprole - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notif...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 16, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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