France withdraws a batch of contaminated Tunisian oranges

Published 2023년 3월 12일

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The article highlights a recall of Tunisian oranges imported into France due to the presence of Chlorpyrifos, a banned substance in the European Union. The recall was initiated by the French government after the discovery of the substance on the fruits. The recall involved oranges that were previously sold in several major supermarket chains in France, with the companies voluntarily removing the affected produce. This recall is the second in recent weeks, indicating an ongoing issue with the safety of Tunisian oranges imported to France.

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The Maltese oranges collected in recent days in France due to problems related to the content of plant protection products arrived from Tunisia. The French government itself issued the recall, after traces of Chlorpyrifos, a substance banned in the European Union, had been found on the fruits. The Rappel Conso website also gave the news, which brings together reports on products deemed dangerous for consumers (click here to read the orange warning). Fruit affected by this week's recall were reportedly on sale in branches of several major supermarket chains, including Auchan, Cora, Intermarché, E Leclerc, Match and Système U. The oranges have already been voluntarily withdrawn by the ...

Source: Italiafruit