unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos-methyl in red grapefruits from Turkey, via the Czech Republic
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Slovakia
What is this? Some grapefruits from Turkey may have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos-methyl.
What's happening? These grapefruits were sold in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The amount of pesticide is low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? If you bought red grapefruits from Turkey in Slovakia or the Czech Republic, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos-methyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Slovakia
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