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
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.
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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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