Unauthorized pesticide residue (chlorfenapyr) in tomatoes from Morocco.
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Morocco
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some tomatoes from Morocco have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorfenapyr. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Spain found this problem and told the EU. The risk is low, but the tomatoes should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought tomatoes from Morocco recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your shop if the tomatoes are safe to eat. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorfenapyr unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Spain
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