Residues of unauthorised pesticides (Lufenuron and Propiconazole) in Fresh Lemons from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- lufenuron - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Lemons from Egypt have small amounts of two farming chemicals called lufenuron and propiconazole.
What's happening? Cyprus stopped some fresh lemons at the border because they had these extra chemicals.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh lemons from Egypt in Cyprus, check them.
What should I do? 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: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: lufenuron - {pesticide residues} *** propiconazole - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Cyprus
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