unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos-methyl in lemons from Turkey via Latvia
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Estonia
What is this? Lemons from Turkey may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Some lemons sold in Estonia had too much of this pesticide. The problem came from Turkey through Latvia.
Does this affect me? If you bought lemons in Estonia, check if they are from Turkey.
What should I do? Do not eat the lemons. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Estonia
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