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🍎 Food HR February 19, 2025

Phosmet in pears from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
phosmet unauthorised substance - {}
Origin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Notifier
Croatia
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What is this? Pears from Bosnia and Herzegovina have a small amount of a chemical called phosmet. This chemical is not allowed in food.

What's happening? Croatia found phosmet in pears from Bosnia and Herzegovina. They stopped these pears from entering the country.

Does this affect me? If you bought pears from Bosnia and Herzegovina, they might have phosmet. Check where your pears came from.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat the pears if you are unsure.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: phosmet unauthorised substance - {} · Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina · Notifier: Croatia

First published
February 19, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.1176

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What is this product recall alert about?
Phosmet in pears from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: phosmet unauthorised substance - {} · Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina · Notifier: Croatia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 19, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
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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