unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in fresh lemons from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some fresh lemons from Turkey have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos that is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Bulgaria found these lemons and stopped them at the border. The risk is not clear yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons from Turkey recently, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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