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🍎 Food NL January 3, 2023

Beans Kenia Ref 22102504

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Kenya
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Beans from Kenya may have a small amount of a farming chemical called carbendazim. This chemical is not allowed on beans sold in Europe.

What's happening? The beans were stopped at the border in the Netherlands. Tests found the extra chemical. The beans will not be sold.

Does this affect me? No beans from this batch reached stores. No risk to people who already bought beans.

What should I do? If you have beans from Kenya, you can keep eating them. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
January 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.0048

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What is this product recall alert about?
Beans Kenia Ref 22102504. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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