Maximum residue levels of pesticides in Beans from Kenia
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Beans from Kenya have small amounts of two pesticides that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? The Netherlands found these pesticides in beans from Kenya. The risk is low, but the beans should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Kenya recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your shop if the beans are safe to eat. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Netherlands
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