Residues of nicotine in pears from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- nicotine - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pears from Turkey have small amounts of nicotine left from farming sprays.
What's happening? Germany found nicotine in these pears and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought pears from Turkey recently, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nicotine - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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