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🍎 Food FI DE NL SE September 12, 2023

Residues of pesticide flonicamid in passion fruit from Colombia via Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
flonicamid - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Colombia
Notifier
Finland
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What is this? Some passion fruit from Colombia may have small amounts of a pesticide called flonicamid.

What's happening? These fruits were sent through the Netherlands to Finland, Germany, and Sweden. Officials found the pesticide in tests.

Does this affect me? If you bought passion fruit from Colombia in Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, or Sweden, check the package.

What should I do? Do not eat the fruit if it is on the recall list. Ask your local store or a doctor if you are unsure.

🤖 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: flonicamid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Finland

First published
September 12, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.6189

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What is this product recall alert about?
Residues of pesticide flonicamid in passion fruit from Colombia via Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: flonicamid - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Finland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Finland, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden.
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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