unauthorised substances methamidophos, acephate and hexaconazole in beans from Kenya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised s
- Origin
- Kenya
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some beans from Kenya have small amounts of three pesticides that are not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? France stopped these beans at the border because they have extra pesticides.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these beans in France. Most stores will not have them now.
What should I do? If you have these beans, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acephate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** hexaconazole unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** methamidophos unauthorised s · Origin: Kenya · Notifier: France
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