Hexaconazole in green beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Green beans from Kenya have a small amount of a pesticide called hexaconazole. This pesticide is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France found hexaconazole in green beans from Kenya. The amount is low, so the risk is small.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought green beans from Kenya recently. Most beans in stores are safe.
What should I do? If you have these beans, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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