Pesticide residues in pomegranate from Turkey via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** pyridaben - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some pomegranates from Turkey may have small amounts of two pesticides called acetamiprid and pyridaben.
What's happening? Germany found these pesticides in pomegranates that came through the Netherlands. The amounts are low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? If you bought pomegranates from Turkey, this might affect you.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you’re unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** pyridaben - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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