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🍎 Food BG February 24, 2025

tau-fluvalinate in fresh pomegranate from Türkiye

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
tau-fluvalinate - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Bulgaria
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What is this? A small amount of a pesticide called tau-fluvalinate was found on fresh pomegranates from Türkiye.

What's happening? Bulgaria told stores to stop selling these pomegranates because of the pesticide.

Does this affect me? If you bought fresh pomegranates from Türkiye, check the bag or label.

What should I do? Take them back to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: tau-fluvalinate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria

First published
February 24, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA25.1280

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What is this product recall alert about?
tau-fluvalinate in fresh pomegranate from Türkiye. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: tau-fluvalinate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 24, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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