Abamectin and Pirimiphos-methyl Residues Exceed Limits in Türkiye Sweet Peppers
Summary
Bulgarian authorities destroyed a consignment of sweet peppers originating from Türkiye after detecting pesticide residues exceeding EU maximum residue levels. Laboratory analysis revealed Abamectin at 0.064 mg/kg (limit 0.03 mg/kg) and Pirimiphos-methyl at 0.172 mg/kg (limit 0.01 mg/kg) during sampling on 24 April 2026. The affected product had not yet entered the EU market. This RASFF notification alerts other member states of the contamination found in Turkish-origin sweet peppers.
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This RASFF notification documents the detection of two pesticide residues above EU maximum residue levels in sweet peppers from Türkiye, intercepted in Bulgaria. The analytical results showed Abamectin at more than double the permitted level and Pirimiphos-methyl at more than 17 times the permitted level. Bulgarian authorities ordered destruction of the affected product, which had not yet been placed on the market.\n\nImporters and distributors of fresh produce from Türkiye should be aware of this alert and may wish to verify that their suppliers' pesticide application practices comply with EU food safety standards, particularly for abamectin and pirimiphos-methyl. The RASFF system enables rapid dissemination of such notifications across EU member states to prevent contaminated products from reaching consumers.
What to do next
- Destruction of affected sweet peppers by Bulgarian authorities
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Apr 25, 2026GovPing captured this document from the original source. If the source has since changed or been removed, this is the text as it existed at that time.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Destruction | Sweet peppers | None |
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| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Sweet peppers | Product not (yet) placed on the market |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 APR 2026 | Abamectin - pesticide residues | Pesticide residues | 0.064+/-0.032 mg/kg - ppm | 0.03 mg/kg - ppm |
| 24 APR 2026 | Pirimiphos-methyl - pesticide residues | Pesticide residues | 0.172+/-0.086 mg/kg - ppm | 0.01 mg/kg - ppm |
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