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🍎 Food DE December 1, 2023

Plant protection products in ginger from China, via the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
carbofuran - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some ginger from China may have a pesticide called carbofuran. Carbofuran is a chemical used to kill bugs.

What's happening? Germany found carbofuran in ginger that came from China through the Netherlands. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought ginger from China recently, it might be affected.

What should I do? Do not eat the ginger. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using it.

🤖 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: carbofuran - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.8276

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What is this product recall alert about?
Plant protection products in ginger from China, via the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbofuran - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 1, 2023 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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