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Chlorpyriphos in black eye beans

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Peru
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Black eye beans are beans from Peru. They may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos on them.

What's happening? Some black eye beans from Peru have too much chlorpyrifos. This is not safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought black eye beans from Peru in the Netherlands, Belgium, or France, this may affect you.

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

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
April 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.1731

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyriphos in black eye beans. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Netherlands
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
▸ 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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