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🍎 Food DE CANADA October 7, 2022

Foreign bodies (pointed stones and several agglomerates of soil, plant parts, sand or rock) in pinto beans from Iran

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
stones - {foreign bodies}
Origin
Iran
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some bags of pinto beans from Iran have small stones, clumps of dirt, bits of plants, sand, or tiny rocks mixed in.

What's happening? These beans were sold in Germany and Canada. They may have sharp or hard bits that could hurt your teeth or throat.

Does this affect me? If you bought pinto beans from Iran, check your package. This warning is for those countries only.

What should I do? Do not eat the beans if you find anything hard or sharp. Return them to the store or throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: stones - {foreign bodies} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany

First published
October 7, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.5839

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What is this product recall alert about?
Foreign bodies (pointed stones and several agglomerates of soil, plant parts, sand or rock) in pinto beans from Iran. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: stones - {foreign bodies} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and CANADA.
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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