Acephate in green beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Green beans from Kenya have a small amount of a pesticide called acephate. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found acephate in green beans from Kenya. The risk is low, but the beans should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought green beans from Kenya, check where they came from. Most green beans in stores are safe.
What should I do? If you have green beans from Kenya, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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