Pesticides residues in beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some beans from Kenya have a small amount of a pesticide called acephate. This pesticide is not allowed in beans sold in Europe.
What's happening? Belgium found acephate in beans from Kenya. France also got some of these beans. The risk to people is low.
Does this affect me? If you bought beans from Kenya in Belgium or France, this might affect you.
What should I do? Check your beans. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: Belgium
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