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🍎 Food GR March 24, 2022

Carbaryl, chlorpyrifos and fenitrothion in Back eyed beans from Madagascar

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
carbaryl - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** fenitrothion - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Madagascar
Notifier
Greece
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What is this? Some beans from Madagascar have too much pesticide. The pesticides are called carbaryl, chlorpyrifos, and fenitrothion.

What's happening? Greece stopped these beans at the border. The beans had unsafe levels of pesticides.

Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Madagascar, check where they came from. Only beans from Madagascar may be affected.

What should I do? Do not eat the beans if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbaryl - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** fenitrothion - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Madagascar · Notifier: Greece

First published
March 24, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.1745

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What is this product recall alert about?
Carbaryl, chlorpyrifos and fenitrothion in Back eyed beans from Madagascar. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbaryl - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** fenitrothion - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Madagascar · Notifier: Greece
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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