Propiconazole in fresh lemons from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some fresh lemons from Türkiye have too much propiconazole. Propiconazole is a chemical used to kill pests on plants.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these lemons at the border because they had too much propiconazole.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh lemons from Türkiye, check if they are part of this issue.
What should I do? Throw away any lemons that might be from this batch. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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