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🍎 Food BG April 6, 2026

Prochloraz in fresh mandarines from Türkiye

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
prochloraz - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Bulgaria
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What is this? Prochloraz is a chemical used to kill pests on fruits. Too much can be harmful.

What's happening? Some fresh mandarines from Türkiye have too much prochloraz. They should not be sold.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh mandarines from Türkiye, you may have some at home.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria

First published
April 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2895

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What is this product recall alert about?
Prochloraz in fresh mandarines from Türkiye. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: prochloraz - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 6, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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