Unauthorised pesticides in lemons from Iran
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** not in catalogue - {not determined (other)} *** prochloraz - {pesticide residues} *** profe
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some lemons from Iran have small amounts of two pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Austria found these lemons and told shops to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons from Iran recently, check if they are still in your home.
What should I do? Throw away any lemons from Iran. If you feel unwell after eating them, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** not in catalogue - {not determined (other)} *** prochloraz - {pesticide residues} *** profe · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Austria
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