Pesticides residues in beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some beans from Kenya have small amounts of two pesticides that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Belgium found these beans and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Kenya recently, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Belgium
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