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🍎 Food DE December 14, 2021

Oxamyl in beans from Morocco, via Spain

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
oxamyl - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Morocco
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some beans from Morocco may have a pesticide called oxamyl. This is a chemical used to kill bugs.

What's happening? Germany found too much oxamyl in beans from Morocco. These beans were sold in Spain before going to Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Morocco in Germany, you might have some. Check your kitchen.

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

🤖 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: oxamyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 14, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6852

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Oxamyl in beans from Morocco, via Spain. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: oxamyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 14, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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