Prochloraz in fresh lemons
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- prochloraz - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some fresh lemons from Türkiye have a small amount of a farming chemical called prochloraz.
What's happening? Bulgaria found this chemical in lemons and told the EU. The risk is low, but they want to check more.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons in Bulgaria, you might have some.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you ate them and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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