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
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.
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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
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