Unauthorised substances metalaxyl 0.065 mg/kg (pesticides) in Yardlong beans from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- metalaxyl - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Yardlong beans from Sri Lanka have a small amount of a pesticide called metalaxyl.
What's happening? Switzerland found this pesticide in the beans and stopped them from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought yardlong beans from Sri Lanka, check if they are still in your kitchen.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: metalaxyl - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: Switzerland
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