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🍎 Food SI IT January 3, 2023

residues of pesticide 2-phenyl-phenol in kiwi

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
orthophenylphenol - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Slovenia
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What is this? Some fresh kiwi fruit may have a little extra pesticide called 2-phenyl-phenol on them.

What's happening? A check found this pesticide on kiwi from Italy. The amount is small, so it is not thought to be dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh kiwi in Slovenia or Italy, this notice may apply to you.

What should I do? Throw away any kiwi you have or return it. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.

🤖 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: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: orthophenylphenol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Slovenia

First published
January 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.0038

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What is this product recall alert about?
residues of pesticide 2-phenyl-phenol in kiwi. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: orthophenylphenol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Slovenia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovenia and Italy.
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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