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🍎 Food RO October 20, 2022

Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in pomelo from China

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China
Notifier
Romania
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What is this? A fruit called pomelo from China has a chemical used for killing bugs. The chemical is not allowed in food in Romania.

What's happening? Romania found this chemical in pomelo fruit from China. They are warning people not to eat it.

Does this affect me? If you bought pomelo from China, you might have this fruit. It could be in stores or markets.

What should I do? Throw away any pomelo from China. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.

🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Romania

First published
October 20, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.6132

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in pomelo from China. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Romania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Romania.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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