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🍎 Food FR May 28, 2021

pesticide residue Chlorpyrifos exceeding limits in beans from Kenya

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Kenya
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some beans from Kenya have too much of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical used to kill bugs on crops.

What's happening? France found these beans have more chlorpyrifos than allowed. The beans were sent to France from Kenya.

Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Kenya recently, they might have too much pesticide. This is mainly in France.

What should I do? Throw away any beans from Kenya you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France

First published
May 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.2753

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What is this product recall alert about?
pesticide residue Chlorpyrifos exceeding limits in beans from Kenya. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 28, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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