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🍎 Food DE CZ June 14, 2023

Profenofos, Permethrin, Carbendazim, Metalaxyl and Procymidone in durian from Vietnam

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
Procymidon - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance -
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some durians from Vietnam have too much pesticide. The pesticides are profenofos, permethrin, carbendazim, metalaxyl, and procymidone.

What's happening? Germany and Czech Republic stopped these durians at the border. They say the levels are too high.

Does this affect me? If you bought durian from Vietnam, check where it came from. These rules only apply to durians from Vietnam.

What should I do? Do not eat the durian if you are not sure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Procymidon - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance - · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4004

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What is this product recall alert about?
Profenofos, Permethrin, Carbendazim, Metalaxyl and Procymidone in durian from Vietnam. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Procymidon - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim - {pesticide residues} *** metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} *** permethrin unauthorised substance - · Origin: Vietna...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 14, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Czechia.
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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