Presence of chlorpropham in oranges from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpropham - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Some oranges from Egypt may have a small amount of a chemical called chlorpropham. This chemical is sometimes used on potatoes to stop them from sprouting.
What's happening? Officials in Slovenia and Poland found chlorpropham in oranges from Egypt. They are now checking and removing these oranges.
Does this affect me? If you bought oranges from Egypt, you might have some at home. People in Slovenia or Poland are most at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the oranges. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpropham - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Slovenia
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