Propiconazole residues in oranges from Uruguay
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Uruguay
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Oranges from Uruguay may have a small amount of a farming chemical called propiconazole. This is a pesticide sometimes used on fruit.
What's happening? Spain stopped some shipments of these oranges at the border because they had this chemical. The risk is low, but they want to check carefully.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought oranges from Uruguay recently. Most oranges in stores are safe.
What should I do? If you have these oranges, throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Uruguay · Notifier: Spain
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