Pesticide residues exceeding limits in beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised sub
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some beans from Kenya have too much pesticide. Three pesticides were found that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? France stopped some beans from Kenya at the border. The beans had extra pesticides that should not be there.
Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Kenya recently, check where they came from. Only beans from Kenya might be affected.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat the beans if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** profenofos unauthorised sub · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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