Acephate, Methamidophos and Carbendazime in green beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised su
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some green beans from Kenya have small amounts of three pesticides that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found these beans at the border and stopped them from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought green beans recently, check where they came from. Beans from Kenya might be unsafe.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating green beans.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised su · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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