unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos-methyl in Grapefruit Red RIO RED from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Romania
What is this? Grapefruit Red RIO RED from Turkey may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Some grapefruits from Turkey have been found with this banned pesticide. The fruit was sold in Romania and Bulgaria.
Does this affect me? If you bought these grapefruits in Romania or Bulgaria, you may have them. The risk is serious.
What should I do? Do not eat these grapefruits. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Romania
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