Chlorpyrifos in black eyed beans from Madagascar
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Black eyed beans from Madagascar have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This chemical is not allowed in these beans.
What's happening? Greece stopped some black eyed beans from Madagascar at the border. They found too much chlorpyrifos in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought black eyed beans from Madagascar, check where they came from. Only beans from Madagascar may be affected.
What should I do? If you have these beans, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating them. Do not eat them if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Madagascar · Notifier: Greece
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