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🍎 Food AT March 17, 2026

Pesticides found in vine leaves from Armenia via Germany

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** fenvalerate - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residu
Origin
Armenia
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Vine leaves from Armenia may have too much pesticide. Four kinds of pesticides were found.

What's happening? Austria found these pesticides in vine leaves. The leaves came through Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought vine leaves in Austria, you might have some.

What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat the leaves until you check.

🤖 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: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** fenvalerate - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residu · Origin: Armenia · Notifier: Austria

First published
March 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2231

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticides found in vine leaves from Armenia via Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acetamiprid - {pesticide residues} *** cypermethrin - {pesticide residues} *** fenvalerate - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residu · Origin: Armenia...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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