Methamidophos in green beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Green beans from Kenya have small amounts of two pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? France found these beans at the border and stopped them from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought green beans recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your local shop or a doctor if you are worried about food safety.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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