Food Safety Recall round-up 16-22 February 2018
Ethephon levels on pineapples
France: Certain pineapples have been recalled due to ethephon levels.
Ananas Cayenne of the brand Tropical Fruit from Cameroon with barcode 3 453 120 236 458 sold between 1-2-18 and 15-2-18 are affected.
Ethephon (a phytosanitary product applied to crops such as pineapples) has been found at a level higher than the limit set by the European Union. It may pose a risk if the product is regularly consumed.